Global warming is caused by the greenhouse effect where greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere. The greenhouse effect contributes to climate change by speeding up the natural process. The primary causes of global warming are carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and methane released from various sources. If global warming continues unchecked, there will be consequences like rising sea levels, stronger storms, and changing ecosystems. Global warming is also economically impacting industries like farming through changing weather patterns. Individual actions like using energy efficient appliances and driving less can help fight global warming.

1. Global WarmingHannah GrecianDan Valladares

2. Greenhouse Effect, Climate Change, and Global Warming Greenhouse Effect- When greenhouse gasses trap some of the Sun’s heat and light in the Earth’s atmosphereClimate Change- Seasonal changes in the climate over a long period of timeGlobal Warming- Earth’s average temperature increasing gradually due to the greenhouse effect

3. How Global Warming, Climate Change, and the Greenhouse Effect are Related The Greenhouse Effect is a main cause of Global WarmingGlobal Warming speeds up the Natural Climate Change process

4. Primary Causes of Global Warming Buildup of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere mainly from fossil fuel emissionsDeforestation, because plants store carbon and when the plants are killed, it goes into the atmosphereMethane being released in various ways

5. Possible Consequences If We Do Not Work To Stop Global WarmingIce is melting worldwideEcosystems will changeHurricanes and other storms may become strongerSea levels rise faster

6. How Global Warming is Impacting the Economy Changing weather patterns make it difficult for farmers to grow crops reliablyThe crops they are able to grow will cost more to make up for their lower yieldThe public will have to pay more money for food

7. Several Ways to Fight Global Warming Replace light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs Drive less or choose efficient cars Buy energy efficient appliances

8. Basic Arguments Against Global WarmingClimate Change is a natural processWe can’t stop it and it would be a waste of money A small amount would be beneficial

9. Personal Opinions About Global WarmingGlobal Warming should be take seriously by everyoneIt can harmfully affect the environment and the economy in many waysWe should all try to do little things to stop it from getting increasingly worse

10. Sources http://www.acoolerclimate.com/causes-of-global-warming/http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0215471/global_warming.htmhttp://www.aproundtable.org/tps30info/globalwarmup.htmlhttp://www.nrdc.org/globalwarming/gsteps.asphttp://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/gw-effects/