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Intro :

This lesson explores how the actions of humanbeings are destroying our Earth, and looks athow we can reduce our carbon footprint.

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Definition

Use of natural energy in order to reducethe harshful energy which are harm fullto the surroundings. i.e. alternativeenergy.

Those energies should be eco-friendlyand conventional energy.

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Purpose

The purpose is to support the futuregeneration by attaining sustainabilityby the means of preserving naturalresources.

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Note

Fossil fuels can be used today andtomorrow but the solar and wind energyof today can be used only today but nottomorrow.

Hence it is very important to save therenewable energy.

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Need to know

Presently out of total installed capacityof 6% is from renewable energy. And

now govt. is targeting 20% by 2030.

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Scientists have found evidencethat human beings havealtered the Earths

atmosphere.

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Deforestation and theburning of fossil fuels

has been largelyresponsible for thebuild up of

greenhouse gaseswhich have caused thetemperature at theEarths surface torise.

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Global warming hasaccelerated in recent times.The amount of energy beingused across the world isincreasing steadily. Western

societies are burning greateramounts of fossil fuel, andnew power stations are beingbuilt in Africa and Asia tocater for improving lifestyles.

Beijing, China

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If we do nothing the ice at the polar icecaps will melt, and the sea levels may rise

by about 50 cm over the next 100 years,causing flooding and storm surges.

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Deserts may expand, and some of ourecosystems and countryside may be

permanently altered

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Some scientists predict that the airtemperature may rise by 2.5 degrees Cover the next 100 years, and theyanticipate killer heatwaves during thesummer season.

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Most electricity is made by burningfossil fuels.

If you, and the people who live in yourhouse, can reduce the amount you use

you will be reducing your carbonfootprint .. and saving money!

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6 simple things you and yourfamily could do to make a start:Only fill your kettle with as much water as

you need.Turn off all stand by switches

Unplug your mobile phone as soon as it hasfinished chargingUse energy saving light bulbs (which use 20%

less energy)

Defrost your fridge and freezer regularlyHang out the washing rather than putting it in

the tumble dryer

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Re-use and Re-cycle

NewspaperCardGlass

Metal

Compost garden and vegetable waste

You will be reducing the amount of carbondioxide emissions into the Earthsatmosphere.

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Is there somewhere where you

could plant a tree?

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An average sized tree

produces enoughoxygen for one personper day.

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We depend on the World for

our survival.

Go-Givers: GUARD IT!

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Glossary

fossil fuelsfuels formed millions of years agofrom the remains of dead plants and animals

deforestationthe cutting and clearing ofrainforest

ecosystemsa network of plants and animals in

a particular area or climate.

anticipateexpect, wait for.

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