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Solutions for Global Warming -What Can We Do?-
Presented to:
4th Grade ClassMerion Elementary School
Pennsylvania
June 11, 2007
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We Have A Problem!
CLIMATE CHANGE•Global Warming•Temperature of the earth is rising•Melting snow packs around the world•Slowly rising ocean depths•Rising prices for energy and gasoline •Rising home and business energy bills
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Receding Glaciers
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Receding Glaciers
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More Melting Glaciers
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Retreating Glaciers
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Impacts to Wildlife
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Rising Ocean Waters
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Summer Arctic Sea Ice
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What Is Causing These Problems?
• Emissions into the Atmosphere• Greenhouse Gases– Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide• Industrial Growth- Worldwide• Energy Demand• Transportation• Our Daily Activities
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Plant Emissions
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Transportation
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Types of Greenhouse Gases
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Greenhouse Effect
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Works the Same for Vehicles
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Contributions to US Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Electric Generation32%
Residential Energy Use6%
Comm/Ind Energy Use27%
Agricultural7%
Transportation28%
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It’s A Global Problem
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What Areas Need to be Addressed?
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Types of Energy
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The Conventional Way of Making Electricity
• Fossil Fuels– Coal, Natural Gas, Oil• Emissions• Older Plant technology
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King Coal
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Coal Pile and Stacks
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Example of a Coal Power Plant
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Example of a Coal Power Plant
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The New Way of Making Electricity
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Why Renewables?
• Cleaner---No Carbon Emissions• Energy Sources Can Renew Themselves in Short Period of Time• Energy Independence• No Expensive Transmission or Pipeline Costs• Cost of Energy Fuel is Cheaper• Fewer Restrictions on Siting• Small Scale
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Wind Farm in Atlantic City
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Bear Creek, PA Wind Farm
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Massive Wind Farm
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Wind Turbine
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Solar Energy
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Large Central Solar Array
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Solar Panels
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Solar Along The Highway
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Geothermal Energy
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Geothermal Plant
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Biomass- Using Rice As Fuel
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Wood Chip Biomass Plant
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What About Transportation?
• Alternative Fuels• Alternative Engine Technology-Hybrid Vehicles• Electric Cars• Fuel Conservation-Ride Sharing
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What Are Biofuels?
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Biofuels In The Market
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Hybrid Engines
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Alternative Fuel Vehicle
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The Way You Use Energy In Your Home and Business
• Push to be more energy efficient• Conserve energy and water• Small generation systems on homes/businesses• Efficient appliances• Recycling-waste management• Change your energy behavior
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The Governor of PA’s Residence
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Wind Turbine- Business Facility
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Example- Solar Panels on Home
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Solar Water Heating-Old Way
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Home and Business Technologies for Energy Efficiency
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Energy Efficient Lighting
1 incandescent bulb= 60 watts
1 compact fluorescent= 20 watts
Savings= 40 watts
If every American home replaced just one light bulb with a compact fluorescent qualified bulb, we would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes for a year, more than $600 million in annual energy costs, and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of more than 800,000 cars.
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Pennsylvania Is Leading The Effort
• Renewable Energy Law• International Involvement• PJM Grid• Energy Independence Strategy• Biofuels
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Energy Independence Strategy
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International Investment
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PJM- Transmission System
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Checklist of Things You Can Do
Conserve Energy and Water in Your Home-Turn off lights, appliances, computers
Ask Your Parents to Consider Energy Efficient Measures- Energy Star, Compact Fluorescent Lights
Reduce Car Trips- Ride Your Bike, Walk, Car Pool
Recycle/Manage Your Waste
Participate in School and Community programs-Green Council LMSD---www.greencouncil.lmsdscitech.org
Determine Your Carbon Footprint -Personal Plan of Action
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Take Action
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Determine Your Carbon Footprint
CARBON FOOTPRINT
A representation of the effect you have on theclimate based on your actions at home, business, even at vacation. Everything you do has an impacton the planet’s climate based on the amount of carbon you produce.
www.wri.orgwww.nature.orgwww.bp.comwww.epa.com
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Inputs Into Carbon Calculator
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Results of Carbon Footprint
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Thank You
BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!!!!