19. • Global warming that has occurred since
the 1970s caused over 140 000 excess
deaths annually by the year 2004.
20. • The direct damage costs to health (I.E.
Excluding Costs in health-determining
sectors such as agriculture and water
and sanitation), Is estimated to be
Between us$ 2-4 BILLION/YEAR BY
2030.
21. • Many of the major killers such as
diarrheal
diseases, malnutrition, malaria and
dengue are highly climate-sensitive and
are expected to worsen as the climate
changes.
23. Burning of Fossil Fuels
Pollution from
coal, natural
Pollution from
coal, natural
gas, and oil
24. Temperature
CO2 Concentrations
1000 Years of CO2 and
Global Warming
DegreeCelsiusIncrease
PartsPerMillion
Year Year
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
26. What’s being done now to
reduce our emissions?
Solar PowerWind Power Fuel-Efficiency
27. Simple Things To Do
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.
Use compact fluorescent bulbs.
28. Dress lightly when it’s hot instead of turning up
the air conditioning. Or use a fan.
Dress warmly when it’s cold instead of turning
up the heat.
Keep the air filters on your Air Conditioner and
furnace clean.
Walk short distances instead of asking for a
ride in the car.
Plant a tree.
Recycle.
