Question

Which is an example of mitigation?

• A. Building higher sea walls to protect coastal communities
• B. Switching to renewable energy
• C. Organizing community clean-up drives
• D. Conducting a detailed study of local climate change impacts

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Switching to renewable energy

• Mitigation reduces emissions.

• Renewable energy is a direct emission-cutting method.

• Barriers and stockpiling are adaptation, not mitigation.