Global Warming
Community Engagement. “Thisissand Video.” YouTube, 25 Mar. 2022, www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrAHPs-zGRg. Accessed 31 Mar. 2022.
What Is Global Warming?
Global warming is a problem that is happening all around the world. Global warming is the occurrence of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere because of human activities. Carbon, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor all are greenhouse gases. When these gases absorb heat they go up in the atmosphere and cause severe weather changes. It may be fine in small amounts but now there is too much gases for our planet to handle.
Facts about climate change
C Every 40,000 years, the Earth changes positions, and this causes climate change.
L The Earth is still in an Ice Age which started 2.5 million years ago.
I 800 to 600 million years ago, the Earth was so cold that it was covered with ice.
M More than 1 million species are at risk of extinction by climate change.
T The last decade was the hottest on record.
E The golden Toad is the first species to go extinct due to climate change.
C Vehicles like cars and trucks contribute to 20% of carbon emissions in the United States.
H Air conditions and heating elements consume 50% of electricity in America.
A Climate change enhances the spread of pests that causes life-threatening diseases like dengue, malaria, Lyme disease, etc.
N A separate budget of US$ 40 million has been allotted for climate change research since 1990.
G Above 600000 deaths occur worldwide every year due to climate change. 95% of these deaths take place in developing countries.
E 2003, around 70,000 deaths occurred in Europe alone due to diseases caused by rising temperatures.
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“5 Climate Change Facts to Scare You into Action This Halloween - Earth Day.” Earth Day, 21 Oct. 2021, www.earthday.org/5-terrifying-climate-change-facts-scare-halloween/.
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“Climate Change Evidence: How Do We Know?” Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet, 8 Feb. 2022, climate.nasa.gov/evidence/.
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
The Greenhouse Effect is the process by which greenhouses gases get trapped in the Earth's atmosphere, causing temperatures to rise. This is the reason why Venus is so hot. Its atmosphere is so thick, it traps almost all the greenhouses gases that enter it. Take a look at this infographic to learn how the Greenhouse Effect works.
National Geographic. “His Epic Message Will Make You Want to Save the World | Short Film Showcase.”
This Video Shows The Damage Caused by Global Warming
National Geographic. “His Epic Message Will Make You Want to Save the World | Short Film Showcase.” YouTube, 10 Jan. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-nEYsyRlYo. Accessed 31 Mar. 2022.
What Solutions Have Been Tried?
To put less carbon in the atmosphere, different countries met together to try to make a max budget they can spend on carbon. Another solution is that some people think that we can suck up carbon from the atmosphere using vacuums.
How Did These Solutions Fail?
Even though having a carbon budget is a good idea, we still have businesses using too much carbon. Also, the carbon vacuums don't work too. This is true because if we try to suck up carbon, we will need big vacuums that will cost lots of money and take up a lot of space that could be used for more important things.
What Are Some Helpful Solutions?
Two solutions that are sweeping the nation are, switching to different types of energy like wind or solar energy. Wind energy is where the wind blows and turns a generator that makes electricity for homes. Solar energy is where the sun's rays hit the solar panels and its electrons move through wires to powerhouses. These different energy sources are good for the earth and still let you get power. Also, electric cars are always helpful too. They let people drive around but also make our planet clean.
(“Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)”)
Who Is Working To Fix This Problem?
The IPCC is an organization that monitors global temperatures for climate change. It also helps by showing the risk of climate change and giving ways how to reduce them. IPCC scientists work with NASA and other well-known organizations to make efforts to help this world in any way they can.
How Can Teenagers Get Involved?
Teenagers can help in many ways, but we need teenagers to get involved with this problem because if we keep on this path that we are on now, we will be the ones it affects. We are the only generation that can stop this, So how can you help? You can do something so simple that will make a huge difference. You can turn off lights and appliances that you are not using to conserve energy. You can bike instead of drive to places or even take shorter showers. You can also convince your parents to switch to electric cars or even wind or solar energy. There are lots of things that teenagers can do to help.
“ABCya! • Educational Computer Games and Apps for Kids.” Abcya.com, 2022, www.abcya.com/games/word_clouds.
Words that define global warming
Biggest greenhouse gas emitters
Everyone emits some greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. However, there are some countries that emit more than others. China releases the most greenhouse gases with 11,256 megatons. A megaton equals 1,000,000 tons. The second is the USA with 5,275 megatons. The third is the European Union with 3,457 megatons and so on.
What does this show?
This shows that the most populated countries are the ones that produce the most greenhouse gases.
News, BBC. “Climate Change: Where We Are in Seven Charts and What You Can Do to Help.” BBC News, BBC News, 14 Jan. 2020, www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46384067.
Deforestation
Deforestation is the process of chopping down trees to make homes or other buildings. Whenever this happens, it can affect global warming because of the large amounts of carbon trees take in. When cut down, the trees also release the carbon back into the atmosphere. So as a result, deforestation can contribute to global warming.
Overpopulation
Overpopulation is when there are too many humans or species in one area. When there are too many humans in one area that area produces too many greenhouse gases. Also when there are too many humans in one area that area will not only produce a lot of greenhouse gases but will also use too many resources. So as a result, overpopulation can contribute to global warming.
Community Engagement. “Climate Change Speed Drawing.” YouTube, 28 Feb. 2022, www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWupSituP7Y. Accessed 31 Mar. 2022.
Climate Change Speed Drawing
Take a look at one of the big effects of Climate Change.
Climate Change Video
Take a look at this video to learn more about Climate Change.
Community Engagement. “Climate Change.” YouTube, 28 Feb. 2022, www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3gFa0gtnK8. Accessed 1 Apr. 2022.
Global Warming Informational Video
Click to watch the video and learn about Global Warming and its effects.
Community Engagement. “Global Warming Information.” YouTube, 10 Mar. 2022, www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lukP6bn1iM. Accessed 1 Apr. 2022.
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