GLOBALGLOBAL WARMINGWARMING
By
Rajesh Prasad
Dy.GM/G/E.Rly.
A THOUGHT……..
• Global warming is a threat, one that will
affect generations to come. The atmosphere
surrounding us that supports life is a God-
given gift. It must be protected.
• There is no debate among any statured
scientists of what is happening. The only
debate is the rate at which it is happening.
We are feeling WARM
because of exceeding
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Nothing to do with
GLOBAL WARNING..
In year 2050…..
What is global warming?
Global Warming
Average increase in the Earth's temperature
causes changes in the climate.
A warmer Earth may lead to changes in:
Rainfall Patterns.
Rise in sea-level.
Wide range of impacts on plants.
Wildlife.
Humans.
Global Warming
Earth has warmed about 1ºF over the past
hundred years.
The Earth could be getting warmer on its own’
but many of the world's leading scientists think
that the people are helping to make the warmer.
It should NOT be confusedIt should NOT be confused
with climate changewith climate change
GLOBAL WARMING
is the increase of the
Earth’s average
surface temperature
due to a build-up of
greenhouse gases in
the atmosphere.
CLIMATE CHANGE
is a broader term that
refers to long-term
changes in climate,
including average
temperature and
precipitation.
DifferenceDifference
Greenhouse
Effect
Greenhouse
EffectThe glass walls and roof of a greenhouse allow
most of the sun’s light in but do not allow most
of the heat to escape. This causes the inner
temperature to be warmer than outside.
Carbon-Dioxide(CO2), and
water-vapour(H2O) acts like a
greenhouse gas, trapping heat
and making the Earth warmer.
Greenhouse Effect
This chart shows the warming caused by each
of the gases that human activities release.
Do not damage Ozone
Layer…….
Mars has a very thin atmosphere with a weak
Greenhouse effect. It’s surface is much colder than
Earth’s. In fact it’s frozen.
Venus has an intense Greenhouse effect. It’s
atmosphere is thick with Carbon-Dioxide and other
gases that trap heat. Thus, Venus’ temperature is much
higher than Earth’s—Hot enough to melt Lead.
Global warming…
How Global Warming Works
Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Greenhouse gases
CAUSES OF
GLOBAL
WARMING
Pollution from coal,
natural gas, and oil
CO2 from
airplanes &
vehicles
POPULATION INCREASEPOPULATION INCREASE
DEFORESTATIONDEFORESTATION
Increased CO2
results in
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.
Example of the
Greenhouse Effect
Global warming causes
Melting of glaciers
Polar Bear Extinction
Warmer waters and
more hurricanes
Increased probability
and intensity of
droughts and heat
waves
Increased
Temperature
Melting
Polar ice caps
Animals like…
…
THESE…..
think like……
WHERE IS my habitat…!!!
THIS….
ANTARCTICA – losing iceANTARCTICA – losing ice
faster..!!!!!!faster..!!!!!!
BEFORE NOW
Major CONSEQUENCE of global
warming is………….
GUESS WHAT !!
At some places, it
At others……
SOMEWHERE
it’s tooo…….ooo
HOT
WHEREAS At
others tooo…..
COLD
Its all because of
GLOBAL
WARMING
CAUSED BY
WHOM…?????
WHO Is THE
CULPRIT??????
WE are the ones causing It
BUT
WE needPROOF
SO Here’s the PROOF
• Gangotri Glacier
1978
2008
Portage Glacier
1914 2004
• Alaska
Photos: NOAA Photo Collection and Gary Braasch – WorldViewOfGlobalWarming.org
Colorado River
• Arizona
June 2002 Dec 2003
When did global
warming start?
Global Atmospheric Concentration of CO2
Y 2 CRY?
It’s NOT too LATE
WE MUST ACT
NOW !!!!
WE SHOULD DO…………
WE SHOULD DO…………
thesethese
Spread awareness
Turn off computer or the TVTurn off computer or the TV
when not using it.when not using it.
Turn off the lights when we leave room.Turn off the lights when we leave room.
Be Bulb Smart—Use CFLsBe Bulb Smart—Use CFLs
Incandescent
Compact
Fluorescent
500 lbs.
of coal
•1,430 lbs. CO2 pollution avoided
•$30 saved
Dress lightly when it’s hot instead ofDress lightly when it’s hot instead of
turning up the air conditioning.turning up the air conditioning.
Unplug unused electronicsUnplug unused electronics
Plant trees…..Plant trees…..
““PUNYA KA KARYA”PUNYA KA KARYA”
Recycle.Recycle.
Drive LESS, drive SMART
Use aUse a bicyclebicycle oror busbus
Kolkata traffic jam
AND
Have FaithHave Faith
on……………on……………
Wind Power
Solar Power
Fuel efficient
cars,
may be
NANO
Hey…..!!! Its working
GlobalGlobal
Warming:Warming:
Shifting GearsShifting Gears
2007
Goal:
Reductions in
CO2 Per Year
BillionsofMetricToCarbon
BUT
BUT
2007
Reductions
in CO2
Per Year
GigatonCarbon
Produce
electricity
efficiently
Use electricity
efficiently
Vehicle
efficiency
Solar and
Wind Power
Biofuels
Carbon
capture and
storage
BillionsofMetricToCarbon
Our Goal
Once upon a
time, there
was a life in
EARTH…..
AFTERTHOUGHT….
Mother Nature is healthy,
And has beauty and is wealthy
But with Global Warming in the way,
It will take Mother Nature’s beauty away
It will become hot,
Like a steaming pot
Leaves will become brown,
Then everybody will frown
We need coolness,
Not hotness
But also happiness
Global warming by DGM G E.Rly
Global warming by DGM G E.Rly
Global warming by DGM G E.Rly

Global warming by DGM G E.Rly

Editor's Notes

  • #80 Scientists agree that the burning of fossil fuels is causing global warming. Since these fuels are burned for energy, and everyone uses energy, everyone can help stop global warming just by using less energy or energy from renewable sources!