Effects of global warming

Consequences

As the concentration of greenhouse gases grows, more heat is trapped in the atmosphere and less escapes back into space.

-changes the climate

- alters weather patterns

-hasten species extinction

-influence the length of seasons

-cause coastal flooding

-lead to more frequent and severe storms.
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How to reduce global warming ?

10 Ways of reducing

1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

2. Use Less Heat and Air Conditioning

3.Use compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs

4.Walking/cycling/taking public transports or carpool instead of driving

5.Buy Energy-Efficient Products(eg.car,air con,etc)

6.Use Less Hot Water(set ur water heater at 120 degrees)

7.Use the "Off" Switch(t.v.,radio,computer don't left it on standby mode)

8.Plant a tree(A single tree will absorb approximately one ton of carbon dioxide during its lifetime.)

9.Get a report card from your 'Utility Company'

10. Encourage Others to Conserve

What causes global warming?

Scientists have determined that a number of human activities are contributing to global warming by adding excessive amounts of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide accumulate in the atmosphere and trap heat that normally would exit into outer space.

-Greenhouse gases occur naturally & are needed to create the greenhouse effect

-keeps the Earth warm enough to support life

-human use of fossil fuels is the main source of excess greenhouse gases.

-By driving cars, using electricity from coal-fired power plants, or heating our homes with oil or natural gas, we release carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere.

-Deforestation is another significant source of greenhouse gases, because fewer trees means less carbon dioxide conversion to oxygen.

-During the 150 years of the industrial age, the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide has increased by 31 percent. Over the same period, the level of atmospheric methane has risen by 151 percent, mostly from agricultural activities such as raising cattle and growing rice.

What is global warming?

What is Global Warming?

- Global Warming is defined as the increase of the average temperature on Earth. As the Earth is getting hotter, disasters like hurricanes, droughts and floods are getting more frequent.