Global warming is caused by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere, increasing temperatures over time. As the planet warms, effects include rising sea levels from melting polar ice caps, more frequent and intense droughts and hurricanes, and the spread of diseases to new regions. Evidence of global warming can be seen in drought conditions in Africa, shrinking glaciers and lakes, and rising global temperatures. Combating global warming requires mitigation efforts like conserving energy, using renewable alternatives, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel use, industrial processes, and other human activities.

1. GLOBAL WARMING BASICS

2. What is global warming?

4. Global warming is when the earth heats up. It happens when greenhouse gases such as ,water vapor carbon dioxide and methane trap heat and light from the sun in the earth’s atmosphere, which increases the temperature. ,nitrous oxide

5. The Sun’s energy passes through the car’s windshield. This energy (heat) is trapped inside the car and cannot pass back through the windshield, causing the inside of the car to warm up. Greenhouse Effect

6. Effects of Global Warming

7. 5. Spread of disease As northern countries warm, disease carrying insects migrate north, bringing plague and disease with them.

8. As the temperature of oceans rise, so will the probability of more frequent and stronger hurricanes . 4. Warmer waters and more hurricanes

9. 3. Increased probability and intensity of droughts and heat waves

10. Hurricanes and diseases cost money which affect a country’s economy 2. Economic Consequences

11. 1. Polar ice caps melting Raise sea levels. Raise temperatures Affect Wildlife

12. Wildlife Effects Polar Bears Require pack ice to live Might eventually go extinct in the wild Sea turtles Breed on the same islands as their birth Could go extinct on some islands as beaches are flooded Other species may go extinct as rainfall patterns change throughout the world

13. What’s the proof that global warming is taking place?

14. Drought in Africa Lake Faguibine Lake Chad

15. Portage Glacier, Alaska Colorado River, Arizona 1914 2004 June 2002 Dec 2003

16. Why is global warming happening?

17. Rapid CO 2 Increases

18. Burning of Fossil Fuels in plants, factories, cars and houses

19. Methane from rice paddies both ends of animals, garbage in landfills and mining operations

20. Nitrous oxide from fertilizers and other chemicals

21. Possible Solutions to Global Warming

22. Mitigation of Global Warming Conservation Reduce energy needs Recycling Alternate energy sources Nuclear Wind Geothermal Hydroelectric Solar Fusion

23. Together we can make a big change!

24. TOGETHER WE CAN STOP global warming!

25. Keep rooms cool by closing the blinds, shades, or curtains. Conserve electricity! DO NOT leave appliances on standby Turn off the lights when you leave.

26. Use CFLs Incandescent Compact Fluorescent What’s the difference? 1,430 lbs. CO 2 Pollution avoided 500 lbs. of coal 1400 Php saved

27. Avoid turning up the air conditioner. Instead dress lightly or use a fan. Keep the air filters on your AC clean. Walk short distances instead of asking for ride in the car.

28. Plant a tree Reduce, Reuse, Recycle