climate change: solutions what is being done and what can we do?
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Climate Change:Solutions
What is being done and what can we do?
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Questions I hope to answer:
What can be done to reduce fossil fuel emissions?
What can we do?
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What can we do?
Individuals
Families
Schools
Cities
States
Country
Planet
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There is not just one solution…Energy Conservation
Renewable Energy
Carbon Capture and Storage
Transportation
Education
Political Engagement
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Recycle.
© 2007National Wildlife Federation
Dress lightly when it's hot, or use a fan. Use less air conditioning.
Dress warmly when it’s cold instead of turning up the heat.
Walk short distances instead of using the car.
Plant a tree or a garden.
Simple Things to Do
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Turn off your computer or the TV when you’re not using it.
Take shorter showers. Heating water uses energy.
Keep rooms cool by closing the blinds, shades, or curtains. Turn off the lights when you leave a room. © 2007National Wildlife
Federation
…More Simple Things to Do
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IncandescentLight bulb
Compact Fluorescent Light bulb (CFL)
Energy Conservation:Why use CFLs?
Energy use (watts)13
Light (lumens)800
Lifetime cost$10
Mercury pollution1.6 mg
Energy use (watts)60
Light (lumens)800
Lifetime cost$40
Mercury pollution5.5 mg
Source: Energystar.gov
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Renewable energy
Battle Creek Elementary,St. Paul, MN
Proctor Public Schools, MN
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Carbon Capture and Storage
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:MarkhamTreePlanting.jpg, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Carbon_cycle-cute_diagram.jpeg#file
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Transportation
Source: Metro Transit http://www.metrotransit.org/Data/Sites/1/media/buses/MetroTransit-HybridbusL.jpg
Source: Star Tribune http://stmedia.startribune.com/images/marcot_1310489678_biker.JPG
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Educate Others
A brochure developed by a sixth grader for an open house at their school.
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Educate Others
A poster made by a sixth grader for an open house at their school.
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Local Political WorkBuilding on Minnesota's leadership in renewable energy, students rallied in favor of the MN Solar Energy Standard at the state capitol in 2013, which was enacted.
Source: http://theuptake.org/2010/12/10/governor-elect-dayton-announces-senior-staff/
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National Political Work
Politicians want to hear from people like you who care about issues in your community.
Communicate with them by email, phone or in person!
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If you made a plan of action…
How would you reduce fossil fuel emissions from your school?
What would factor into your decisions?• Money• Scientific Data• Environment• Other
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Your Action Plan How would you reduce fossil fuel emissions from your school?
You must choose at least one strategy from each category:• Energy Conservation• Transportation• Renewable Energy• Education• Carbon Capture and Storage
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Credits
Thank you to the National Wildlife Federation for giving permission to use slides from Climate Classroom.
Hickey, Laura. (2007). Whats up with global warming? Retrieved October 10, 2007, from www.climateclassroom.org, www.nwf.org.