Global climate change
The future consequences
Causes of the climate change
Scientists have discovered that humans are causing this warming...
- Pollution is one of the biggest problems
- Burning fossil fuels. Are fuels made of organic matter such as oil. When are burned they give off a green house gas called CO2.
- Population. More people means more food, and more methods of transportation.
Effects of the global warming
Some of the impacts of global change:
North America: decreasing snow in the western mountains; increased intensity and duration of heat waves in cities.
Latin America: risk of species extinction in many tropical areas; changes in water availability, agriculture and energy generation.
Europe: Increased risk of coastal flooding and increased sea level rise; extensive species losses; reductions of agriculture productivity in south of Europe.
Africa: yields from rain-fed agriculture could be reduced by up to 50%; agricultural production, including access to food, may be compromised.
Asia: freshwater availability could to decrease; coastal areas will be at risk due to increased flooding; death from disease of floods and droughts is expected to rise.
Latin America: risk of species extinction in many tropical areas; changes in water availability, agriculture and energy generation.
Europe: Increased risk of coastal flooding and increased sea level rise; extensive species losses; reductions of agriculture productivity in south of Europe.
Africa: yields from rain-fed agriculture could be reduced by up to 50%; agricultural production, including access to food, may be compromised.
Asia: freshwater availability could to decrease; coastal areas will be at risk due to increased flooding; death from disease of floods and droughts is expected to rise.
But, what can I do?
Turn off lights when you do not need them.
Disconnect power vampires, many appliances and electronics suck energy even when they are not on.
Bikes are a great form of green transportation.
Recycling helps.
Use fans. They use much less power than air conditioning. Sweaters, blankets, and socks are good for you and better for the planet.
Disconnect power vampires, many appliances and electronics suck energy even when they are not on.
Bikes are a great form of green transportation.
Recycling helps.
Use fans. They use much less power than air conditioning. Sweaters, blankets, and socks are good for you and better for the planet.