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Planet Fever

Our world is getting warmer

Introduction: Since the Industrial Revolution we have raised the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere from 280 parts per million to 380 parts per million. This has caused planet Earth to warm up by about one degree Fahrenheit. How this will effect our planet is uncertain. Our addressing this issue together, must be a top priority.

The Evidence:

Global Change from Science 12 May 2006

The Discovery of Global Warming

Report Reconciles Atmospheric Temperature Trends

US Climate Change Science Program Final Report

Effects are uncertain

One Degree Fahrenheit

Review: Field Notes from a Catastrophe by Elizabeth Kolbert

EPA Climate Change site

No increase in atmospheric CO2 levels

What can we do about it?

Drive your fuel efficient car less
Install compact fluorescent light bulbs and save money
Insulate your hot water heater with a fiberglass blanket
Install an attic exhaust fan
Install solar powered decorative lighting
Conserve heat and use less air conditioning
Urge government to invest in renewable solar and wind energy
What else??
Solar Farms
Low cost Power consumption meters can be used to monitor your electricity usage.

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