China Emissions

Theme and Specification link

This activity explores the prospect of China reaching its peak carbon dioxide emissions.  

The link to the Financial Times article accompanying this activity can be found here: https://bit.ly/4h08ORg

This article underpins many aspects of energy security within the A Level Specifications specifically:

AQA

3.1.1.3.c. Changes in the carbon cycle over time, to include natural variation (including wild fires, volcanic activity) and human impact (including hydrocarbon fuel extraction and burning, farming practices, deforestation, land use changes).

3.1.1.3.d. The carbon budget and the impact of the carbon cycle upon land, ocean and atmosphere, including global climate.

3.2.1.2 Global systems

3.2.5.4 Energy security.

3.2.5.6 Resource futures.

3.2.5.7 Case studies.

Edexcel

6.3 A balanced carbon cycle is important in sustaining other earth systems but is increasingly altered by human activities.

6.4 Energy security is a key goal for countries, with most relying on fossil fuels.

6.5 Reliance on fossil fuels to drive economic development is still the global norm.

6.6 There are alternatives to fossil fuels, but each has costs and benefits.

EDUQAS & (WJEC)

(4)3.3.3 Opportunities and constraints of India or China’s physical environment.

(4)3.3.6 Threats to India’s or China’s environment associated with economic growth.

(4)3.4: Energy Challenges and Dilemmas.

OCR

3.a. Human factors can disturb and enhance the natural processes and stores in the water and carbon cycles.

4. In what ways can humans respond to climate change?