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“Why should we be concerned about Global
Warming?”
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What is the Global Warming ?
Earth is naturally insulated by a delicate
balance of heat-trapping “ Greenhouse”
gases in the atmosphere.
When the sun shines on the Earth, some of
the heat is absorbed, keeping earth warm
enough to support life.
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Global Warming Facts
• The 1990s were the warmest decade since 1861,
when thermometer records began.
• 1998 was the warmest year on record.
• The temperature increase of the 20th Century
was
the largest of any century in the last 1,000 years.
• The ten hottest years since the beginning of the
last millennium have all occurred since 1983.
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Causes of global warming
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Causes of global warming
1- Natural Causes
- Greenhouse effect.
2- Man-made Causes
- Carbon Dioxide ( Car’s, Airplanes&
Buildings).
- Burning fossil fuels.
- Population.
- Cutting Down trees.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions by
Sector
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Effects of global warming
Increase of temperature on the earth by
about 3° to 5° C (34° to 41° Fahrenheit) by
the year 2100.
Rise of sea levels by at least 25 meters
(82 feet) by the year 2100
Arctic Ice Cap Will Be Gone by 2100
By 2100 Greenland Glacier Likely to be
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Effects of global warming
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Rising of sea levels
Effects of global warming
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Solutions to the problem…
- Investing in renewable energy. (wind, solar)
- Plant more trees.
- Built more cool cities projects.
- Save electricity and power.
- use public transportation.
- Eat more organically grown food.
- Recycling.
- Re- think about your life style.
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Conclusion
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