GLOBAL WARMING- A HARSH REALITY
John Wilson
What is…
Global Warming?
Global Warming-
the rising average temperature of
Earth's atmosphere and oceans
due to greenhouse gases
Earth’s Average Temperature Rise
Rise
RISE
RISE
RISE!!!
Greenhouse Gases
What are they?
Greenhouse Gases- Gas in the atmosphere
that absorbs and emits radiation
within the thermal infrared range
Examples- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Methane (CH4)
Nitrous oxide (N2O)
Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)
Chlorinated fluorocarbons (CFCs)
Most Abundant
Carbon Dioxide Rise
So What?
No Big Deal!!!
NAYSAYERS SAY
Carbon Dioxide Rise
Not Even Related
…
Threat of catastrophic global warming-
“The greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people”
U.S. Sen. James M. Inhofe(R-Okla)
Industry Pollution
Has No Effect ?
“people of 2100 will be much richer
than we are,
consume more energy,
have a smaller global population,
and enjoy more wilderness than we have today.
I don't think we have to worry about them."
Dr. Michael Crichton
Opposed to Global Warming…..
REALLY?!?!
Causes?
Pollutants
=
Greenhouse Gas
Greenhouse Gas
=
Trapped Sun
Trapped Sun
=
Temperature Increase
Increase Temperature
=
…
Still Doubting?
Climate Change
But,
What Else?
Major Water SupplyFor
PakistanAfghanistanBangladeshBhutan ChinaIndia Nepal
What To Do?
Can You Do Something?
Yes!!!
Become Active
Climatecontrol.net
What We Can Do:
Simple Things-
Use compact fluorescent light bulb (cfl).
thermostat down 2 degrees in winter
up 2 degrees in summer.
Clean or replace filters
furnace
air conditioner.
Use less hot water
Buy recycled paper products.
NO STYRAFOAM
Use a clothesline instead of a dryer
Turn off electronic devices you're not using
Unplug electronics from the wall when you're not using them.
Use :
Feet aka Walk
Bike
Mass Transit
Car Pool
Get Active
THIS IS OUR WORLD
How Long Do You Want It To Last?