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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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