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 atmosphere Climate Change- Seasonal changes in the climate over a long period of time Global 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 Warming Global 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 emissions Deforestation, because plants store carbon and when the plants are killed, it goes into the atmosphere Methane being released in various ways
5. Possible Consequences If We Do Not Work To Stop Global Warming Ice is melting worldwide Ecosystems will change Hurricanes and other storms may become stronger Sea levels rise faster
6. How Global Warming is Impacting the Economy Changing weather patterns make it difficult for farmers to grow crops reliably The crops they are able to grow will cost more to make up for their lower yield The 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 Warming Climate Change is a natural process We can’t stop it and it would be a waste of money A small amount would be beneficial
9. Personal Opinions About Global Warming Global Warming should be take seriously by everyone It can harmfully affect the environment and the economy in many ways We should all try to do little things to stop it from getting increasingly worse
