energy, fossil fuels, and the carbon cycle
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Energy, Fossil Fuels, and the Carbon Cycle. Module 2: Greenhouse Gases. What You Will Learn. You will learn how energy is released from fossil fuels. You will learn about the carbon cycle. You will learn how the burning of fossil fuels impacts the environment. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Energy, Fossil Fuels, and the Carbon Cycle
Module 2: Greenhouse Gases
What You Will Learn
You will learn how energy is released from fossil fuels.
You will learn about the carbon cycle.
You will learn how the burning of fossil fuels impacts the environment.
You will investigate ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Source: IPCC. Unit: billions of tons of carbon
The Carbon Cycle
Source: NOAA
Carbon Dioxide Levels
Carbon Dioxide Levels at the Mauna Loa Observatory
Source: Mauna Loa Observatory
History of Energy U.S. Use
Source: EIA
Changes in fossil fuel (petroleum, natural gas, coal) use over time
Increase trends in petroleum usage