Policy Set 1
The first policy set 1 modeled focused on limiting economic and population growth. It involves measures such as not changing the way energy is created or resilience on fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. Human civilization to mobilize humans to avoid using fossil fuels can be costly as defended by the policy. The policy also advocates for more resources to invest on carbon removal technologies and transition industry practices away from deforestation and the emission of greenhouse gases such as methane gas and carbon dioxide. These polices are promising in limiting the global temperature rise to 2°C or lower over the next century. However, it has major drawbacks due to the multiple factors involved, including technological improvements, global partnerships, economic factors and public reception. These policies can pose significant negative economic implications to some economies. For instance, high costs linked to human civilization can be a significant burden to small economies. Public reception and abiding by these polices is important for successful adoption of these policies. The outcome of effective implementation of these policies is reduced carbon print and enhanced energy efficiency. The global economic impacts of these policies can be significant if effectively implemented.
Policy Set 2
Modeled policy set focus on reducing biodiversity impact by focusing on major areas such as use of fossil fuel, bioenergy, deforestation, and reliance on renewable energy sources that might be disruptive. The policy set is crucial for achieving the goal for limiting rise in global temperature in the next century in various ways. Policies focusing on afforestation and reduction in fossil fuel use can enhance carbon sequestration while decreasing greenhouse gas emission, thus potentially reducing global temperatures with time. One primary benefits of the modeled set of policies is their potential to mitigate climate change while restoring and protecting biodiversity simultaneously. For instance, policy focusing on maximizing afforestation and bioenergy reliance can contribute to the overall climate stability and enhance natural carbon sinks. As such, implementing these policies could help perseveres local ecosystems, attain biodiversity preservation, and ensure a holistic approach towards environmental health, which is crucial for attaining the global temperature rise goal. Regulations on renewable energy and reduction in the use of fossil fuel policy can not only affect the goal towards achieving the global temperature rise target but also face resistance from different institutions. Policy on limiting or avoiding bioenergy can also result to gap in energy supply or increase the cost of energy. There are also possible economic repercussions on renewable energy sector or loss of jobs.
Use this template to select one of the policy sets and explain why it is the best solution to global climate change.
Choose the policy set that you believe provides the most effective solution to global climate change.
Explain why you believe the policy set you chose is the best way to address climate change and how its drawbacks might be minimized. (Your response should be 3-5 sentences.)
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