Effects of Climate Change

Effects of Climate Change

• In groups, brainstorm – a list of different severe weather that has been

seen as a result of climate change– Social and political effects resulting from climate

change

• Challenge: without talking order yourselves into a line alphabetically using your middle name (5 minutes)

Physical Effects

1. Heat Waves2. Drought3. Wild Fires4. Storms (more rain, ice-storms, tornados, etc.)5. Floods6. Melting Ice7. Ocean Warming

Effects on Wildlife

1. Range Shifts2. Threatened Species3. Organisms Benefit from Climate Change

Social Effects

• Food Production and Distribution– Shift to ideas like the 100 mile diet

• Drinkable Water– Melting glaciers limits fresh water supply– Flooding contaminates water supply

• The Push for going GREEN!

Political Effects

• United Nations focusing on climate change• Kyoto Protocal: 160 countries agreed to set a

goal of an average of 5 percent reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2012

• Carbon Tax

Preparation for the Debate

• Things that we need to consider:1.Topic2.Structure3.Judging

Happy Times!

• Pg. 362 # 5, 12, 13, 15, 20• Research points for debate (if member of

debate)