climate change and its mitigation

Prepared by:Monares, Mayjyn G.

Climate Change and

Its Mitigation

Objectives: Differentiates climate between

weatherDefines climate changeRecognizes the causes of climate

changePromotes awareness on the possible

effects of climate changeExplains on mitigating climate

change

Climate describes the average or typical conditions of temperature, relative humidity, cloudiness, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and other meteorological factors that prevail globally or regionally for extended periods.

Weather describes the hourly or daily conditions that people experience each day.

(National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1990).

Climate vs. Weather

A change in global or regional climate patterns, in particular a change apparent from the mid to late 20th century onwards and attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels (Oxford Dictionaries 2014).

What is Climate Change?

What are the causes of Climate Change?

Global Warming

Deforestation

Pollution

Farm factoring

What are the effects

ofClimate change?

Wild fires

Higher sea level

Changing Lanscapes

Wildlife at risk

Destroyed marine ecosystem

Increased Risk of Drought, Fire, and

Floods

Stronger Storms and Hurricanes

Heat-Related Illness and

Disease

Climate Change Mitigation

Conserve Water

Conserve in the Car

Conserve Electricity

Reduce waste

Plant Trees