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?