Question

Which of the following is (are) NOT linked to the mitigation of global warming and climate change?

• A. B and D Only
• B. B Only
• C. A and C Only
• D. A and D Only

Hint:

Climate change mitigation mainly focuses on reducing emissions through clean energy, energy efficiency, carbon trading, carbon capture, and afforestation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Climate change mitigation means reducing greenhouse gas emissions or increasing carbon sinks. It includes renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon trading, afforestation, and cleaner technologies.

Step 1: Check mitigation measures.
Use of alternative energy is linked to mitigation because solar, wind, hydro, and other clean energy sources reduce fossil fuel use. \[ A = \text{Mitigation measure} \] Carbon trading is linked to mitigation because it creates an economic mechanism to reduce carbon emissions. \[ C = \text{Mitigation measure} \] Reduction of energy consumption is also linked to mitigation because less energy use generally means fewer emissions. \[ D = \text{Mitigation measure} \]

Step 2: Identify the option not directly linked.
Reduction in population is not generally treated as a direct climate change mitigation policy measure in the same way as renewable energy, carbon trading, and energy conservation. \[ B = \text{Not a standard mitigation measure} \] Therefore, the correct answer is B Only.