GEOG 2OC3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 34: Tecmar, Terrestrial Ecosystem, Carbon Sink
13 Sep 2020
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Governments clearly want to maximize profit in order to grow their economies, however it is also their mandate to provide a clean and livable environment for their citizens. Have we reached the capacity of the planet to absorb the consequences of our actions. A laissez- faire approach: at one extreme, we can adopt a laissez-faire approach, that is to say, we do nothing 2. Adaptive strategies: it is also possible for us to engage in adaptive strategies, such as moving away from coastlines as sea levels rise due to global warming 3. Enact policies and legislation: we are also in a position to enact policies and legislation, such as the kyoto accord, which might address environmental concerns 4. Canadian regional geography part iv: the boreal forest. The boreal forest covers 35% of canada"s area - this is greater than all other forest types combined, a total of 77% of total forest in canada - **named after boreas, the.
