Chemistry GCSE
Barriers to change
What Barriers to change means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Barriers to change
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Reasons why actions may be limited, such as renewable sources being unreliable or costly to install, or governments and individuals lacking money or motivation.
Topics that use Barriers to change
- The carbon footprint and its reduction (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Carbon dioxide and methane reduction
- Carbon footprint
- Economic, social and technological factors
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Life-cycle thinking
- Mitigation actions
- Product, service and event impacts
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