Defying Climate Change
~Climate change is thought to be due to the excessive amounts of fossil fuels used everyday
~ Carbon Dioxide is a common fossil fuel
~Today, China is the leading producer of greenhouse gases
~ All forms of pollution affect the ozone layer and there is a growing hole in the ozone layer
~ The United States is working to reduce Carbon pollution through fuel efficient cars and factories
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Background
Some people believe in climate change, others do not. Even if it is not occuring, something needs to be done about the excess abouts of fossil fuels and carbon pollution.
Climate Change Overview
Where Do We Stand?
What Causes Climate Change?
Figure 1: This graph shows the increase of global temperature over the last hundred years. Notice the increase in temperatures during the time of the industrial revoloution.
~The gradual warming of the Earth's temperatures
~Has been occurring more frequently since the industrial revolution in the 1800's in Europe and the America
~ Is very likely to be caused by humans
~Thought to be due to large amounts of fossil fuels
~Has been causing destructive weather patterns acrossthe United States and all over the world
~Caused controversy across the world ~Can lead to the extinction of species, harm human life, and destroy our planet
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Figure 2: This map shows where the most Greenhouses come from. This map was first published in 2000 when the United States were the leading producer.