Global Warming:An in-depth view of a growing problem

Created by:

Anand K., Emma L., Hannah L. and Breahna M.

What is Global Warming?

Global Warming is an increase in the average temperature near the earth’s surface caused by the strengthening of the greenhouse effect.

Some scientists predict that the average global temperature may rise as much as 9⁰ F by the year 2050.

Definition:

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Some Lovely Global Warming

Multi-Media:

Factors of Global Warming

Background

•Global warming is not a new concept

•It has always existed, but human environment

interaction has been a catalyst to the process

•The “greenhouse effect”, one of the

major parts of global warming was

first discovered and brought to

attention in 1827

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What are we doing to make it

happen?

•Humans have increased the number of carbon

dioxide going into the atmosphere.

•Carbon dioxide soaks up heat and

therefore, increases the entire

atmosphere’s temperature

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Facts

•An estimated amount of 400,000 square miles of

Arctic sea have been melted

•There has not been any bills passed by the United

States government that directly helps the global

warming issue

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Causes of Global Warming

Top 3 Human Causes

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Burning Fossil Fuels

Cutting Down Forests

Developing land for farms, cities, and roads.

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Causes of Global Warming 2

Top 4 Natural Causes

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Changes in the Earth’s orbit

The sun’s intensity

The circulation of the ocean and the atmosphere

Volcanic Activity

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•Climate change can be the result of both human and

natural causes.

•Main focus the in research for many decades =

human causes.

•Such advancements have made us aware of the

things we are doing to contribute to global warming.

•Efforts to decrease global warming causing activities

are currently in effect.

The Natural Climate Cycle

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The relationship between greenhouse

gases and global warming

As seen in this graph:

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/downloads/Climate_Change_Scien

ce_Facts.pdf

Effect of Global Warming

“The first comprehensive

assessment of the extinction

risk from global warming found

that more than 1 million

species could be obliterated by

2050 if the current trajectory

continues.”

Are we just going to

let our planet get

destroyed and do

nothing about it?

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Due to changes in climate

and rain patterns…

•Many animals and plant species

will become extinct.

•Species cannot adapt to changes

and are forced to either relocate

or die.

How Living Organisms are Affected

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The changes in climate

have…

•Increased the range and

lifespan of disease carrying

insects.

•Diseases, such as malaria, can

show up in higher altitudes

and the time that there is the

highest risk of getting malaria

increases.

Health Concerns

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Droughts and Famines:

•More droughts make

it impossible to grow

crops and almost

impossible to find

healthy drinking water.

•The famines that

result from this affects

both people and

animals, alike.

Health Concerns (cont.)

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http://hernadi-key.blogspot.com/2008/12/effects-of-global-warming-

in-africa_07.html

Altered weather patterns:

•Some rainforests will receive less rain

while a desert gets torrential

downpours.

•Increasing water temperature = more

tropical storms and more hurricanes.

•Severe droughts, wildfires and floods

can result in certain areas.

Changes in Weather Patterns

http://globalwarming.bindaaspoll.com/effects.htm

Changes in Sea levels

Due to the polar icecaps

melting, the sea level has

begun to rise at a dangerous

level. Those most at risk are

those who live below sea

level on the coast. The

change in sea level also

destroys once fertile lands on

the coast. This chart shows

the parts of the country most

at risk as the sea continues

to rise.

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Is Global Warming a way for the

government to strike fear into its

people?

NO.

• One of the those ten troubles is

global warming, and it isn’t going

anywhere.

• Global warming IS important for

us to realize and prevent.

• Prevention should be the priority

of corporations and government.

The Future of Global Warming“When you see 10 troubles coming up the road towards you, sometimes the best thing to do is nothing, because nine of them will fall into the ditch before they get to you.”

-Cal Coolidge

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Here are options

that the

government has

for saving both

our world and

the communities

surrounding us.

Three Options for the GovernmentAccording to the CPI (Council Policy Initiative)

Process 1:

Modest Precaution

(Adaptive

Technology)

Process 2:

Re-Engage with the

Community

(Create a new

International treaty)

Process 3

“Bottom-Up” Solution

(Focus on Local Needs

and Help Create New

Markets)

Everyone is thinking of

preventing damage to the

Earth, and we have ideas

for how you can help.

Ways you can helpFollow American States Such Arizona and Texas

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Remove CO2 in the Air!• Plant Organic Gardens and New Trees

Take Action With Your Friends and FamilySome Big Projects With Even Bigger Rewards

Stop Using Fossil Fuels!• Alternative Energy is the Way to Go

• Power Your House, Car, and Other Sources

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STUDENTS CAN HELP!

Now, You may not be able to buy a hybrid car or use solar power to

charge your iPod but….

(iPod/cell phone solar charging tree, not even for sale yet it’s so expensive)

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(How about this pretty

SMART Passion

Cabriolet, around

$18,000)

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The Little ThingsSome actions mere students can take without much effort

Recycling!

Don’t ignore the blue bucket and stick that

stupid math homework there instead of the trash!

Carpool!

Using the bus not

only saves you

money and impact

on the earth

without gas, but it

can help you

make new friends!

Rechargeable

Batteries!

Save both

yourself from

buying

batteries for

remotes or

calculators for

decades!

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Always keep your eyes

open for opportunities to

save our Earth!

You can be the difference between a destroyed world or one our children can be proud of.

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Global warming is a serious issue that need to be addressed. The factors, causes, effects, and future of global warming are all important things to be aware of, but knowing about them wont stop global warming. The only way to stop this snowball affect that global warming produces is to reduce your carbon footprint. You have many options on ways to do this. You could recycle or carpool or even get an electric car. This chart shows some the highest emissions and could be a guide as to where you could reduce your carbon footprint most affectively.

Conclusion

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