strategy
Reducing petroleum fuel emissions to the atmosphere
Synonyms:
Reducing adverse atmospheric effects of fossil energy use Implementation:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Broader:
Reducing greenhouse gas emissionsReducing air pollutionAdvancing energy efficiencyReducing fossil fuel use Constrained by:
Using carbon intensive energy sources Facilitates:
Reducing pollution from energy generationReducing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations Facilitated by:
Promoting renewable energyFinancing energy efficiencySetting energy efficiency goalsEnergy marking of consumer goodsUsing renewable energy resourcesMonitoring fossil fuel emissionsReducing dependence on automobilesDeveloping policy on climate changeDistributing energy from renewable sourcesDeveloping international sustainable energy policyReducing volatile organic compound emissions from petrolSaving fuelIntegrating energy management Problems:
Exploitation of fossil fuelsSubjects:
Meteorology → Meteorology Resources → Petroleum
Resources → Energy
Biosciences → Paleontology
Societal Problems → Effluent
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
