Global Warming

Presentation by:PITHADIA SHRUTI

What is Global Warming?

The changes in the surface air temperature, referred to as global temperature, brought about by the enhanced green house effect, which is induced by emissions of green house gases in the air.

It should NOT be confused It should NOT be confused with climate changewith climate change

GLOBAL WARMING is the increase of the

Earth’s average surface temperature due to a build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

CLIMATE CHANGE is a broader term that

refers to long-term changes in climate, including average temperature and precipitation.

DifferenceDifference

How Global Warming Works

Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas)

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Greenhouse gases

Why Global Warming?

Some of the activities of man also produce greenhouse gases. The balance of the greenhouse gases changes and this has effects on the whole of the planet.

Effects of Global Warming Increased sea level Changes in water supply Rising temperature Damage to habitats

Warmer waters and more hurricanes

Increased probability and intensity of droughts and heat waves

At some places, it

At others……

SOMEWHERE

it’s too…….

HOT

WHEREAS At others too…..

COLD

WHO Is THE CULPRIT????

WHO Is THE CULPRIT????

Global Atmospheric Concentration of CO2

It’s NOT too LATE

ACT NOW!!!!

It’s NOT too LATE

ACT NOW!!!!

What should be done to reduce our emissions?

Dress lightly when it’s hot instead Dress lightly when it’s hot instead of turning up the air of turning up the air conditioning.conditioning.

Spread awareness

Spread awareness

Be Bulb Smart—Use CFLsBe Bulb Smart—Use CFLs

IncandescentCompact

Fluorescent

500 lbs. of coal

•1,430 lbs. CO2 pollution avoided

•$30 saved

Plant trees. Plant trees.