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Global Warming: by Bouraoui Ben Abdallah

Global warming is defined as the increase in average surface temperatures due to greenhouse gases. The main causes are carbon dioxide and other pollutants that trap heat in the atmosphere from escaping into space. Some consequences of continued global warming include more severe weather events, rising sea levels, damage to agriculture and ecosystems, and increased health issues. Solutions to address global warming involve transitioning to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, reducing meat consumption, choosing more sustainable transportation options, and offsetting unavoidable carbon emissions.

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Global Warming: by Bouraoui Ben Abdallah

Global warming is defined as the increase in average surface temperatures due to greenhouse gases. The main causes are carbon dioxide and other pollutants that trap heat in the atmosphere from escaping into space. Some consequences of continued global warming include more severe weather events, rising sea levels, damage to agriculture and ecosystems, and increased health issues. Solutions to address global warming involve transitioning to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, reducing meat consumption, choosing more sustainable transportation options, and offsetting unavoidable carbon emissions.

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Global Warming

By Bouraoui Ben Abdallah


Plan
I- Definition
II- Causes
III- Consequences
IV- Solutions
I- Defintion
Over the past 50 years, the average global
temperature has increased at the fastest rate in
recorded history. And experts see the trend is
accelerating: All but one of the 16 hottest years in
NASA’s 134-year record have occurred since 2000.

Climate change deniers have argued that there has been a “pause” or a
“slowdown” in rising global temperatures, but several recent studies,
including a 2015 paper published in the journal Science, have disproved
this claim. And scientists say that unless we curb global-warming
emissions, average U.S. temperatures could increase by up to 10 degrees
Fahrenheit over the next century.
II- Causes
Global warming occurs when carbon dioxide (CO2) and other air pollutants
and greenhouse gases collect in the atmosphere and absorb sunlight and
solar radiation that have bounced off the earth’s surface. Normally, this
radiation would escape into space—but these pollutants, which can last for
years to centuries in the atmosphere, trap the heat and cause the planet to
get hotter. That's what's known as the greenhouse effect.

In the United States, for instance, the burning of fossil fuels to make electricity
is the largest source of heat-trapping pollution, producing about two billion tons
of CO2 every year. Coal-burning power plants are by far the biggest polluters.
The country’s second-largest source of carbon pollution is the transportation
sector, which generates about 1.7 billion tons of CO2 emissions a year.
Curbing dangerous climate change requires very deep cuts in emissions, as
well as the use of alternatives to fossil fuels worldwide. The good news is
that we’ve started a turnaround: CO2 emissions in the United States
actually decreased from 2005 to 2014, thanks in part to new, energy-
efficient technology and the use of cleaner fuels. And scientists continue to
develop new ways to modernize power plants, generate cleaner electricity,
and burn less gasoline while we drive. The challenge is to be sure these
solutions are put to use and widely adopted.
III- Consequences
Each year, scientists learn more about the consequences of global
warming, and many agree that environmental, economic, and
health consequences are likely to occur if current trends continue.
Here’s just a smattering of what we can look forward to:

Melting glaciers, early snowmelt, and severe droughts will cause more dramatic
water shortages and increase the risk of wildfires in the American West.
Rising sea levels will lead to coastal flooding on the Eastern Seaboard,
especially in Florida, and in other areas such as the Gulf of Mexico.
Forests, farms, and cities will face troublesome new pests, heat waves, heavy
downpours, and increased flooding. All those factors will damage or destroy
agriculture and fisheries.
Disruption of habitats such as coral reefs and Alpine meadows could drive many plant
and animal species to extinction.
Allergies, asthma, and infectious disease outbreaks will become more common due to
increased growth of pollen-producing ragweed, higher levels of air pollution, and the
spread of conditions favorable to pathogens and mosquitoes.
IV- Solutions
1. Speak up!
What’s the single biggest way you can make an impact on global climate change?
“Talk to your friends and family, and make sure your representatives are making
good decisions.
2. Power your home with renewable energy.
Choose a utility company that generates at least half its power from wind or solar
and has been certified by an organization that vets renewable energy options.
3. Weatherize
Heating and air-conditioning account for almost half of home energy use. You can
make your space more energy efficient by sealing drafts and ensuring it’s
adequately insulated. 4. Invest in energy-efficient appliances.
Energy efficiency is the lowest-cost way to reduce emissions. So when shopping
for refrigerators, washing machines, and other appliances, look for the Energy
star label.
5. Reduce water waste.
Saving water reduces carbon pollution, too. That's because it takes a lot of energy to pump, heat, and
treat your water. So take shorter showers, turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, and switch
to WaterSense-labeled fixtures and appliances. carbon offsets,

6. Actually eat the food you buy—and make less of it meat.


If you’re wasting less food, you’re likely cutting down on energy consumption. And since livestock products
are among the most resource-intensive to produce, eating meat-free meals can make a big difference, too.
7. Buy better bulbs.
LED lightbulbs use up to 80 percent less energy than conventional incandescents. They’re also cheaper in the
long run: A 10-watt LED that replaces your traditional 60-watt bulb will save you $125 over
the lightbulb’s life.
8. Pull the plug(s).
Taken together, the outlets in your home are likely powering about 65 different devices. So don't leave fully
charged devices plugged into your home's outlets, unplug rarely used devices or plug them into power strips
and timers, and adjust your computers and monitors to automatically power down to the lowest power mode
when not in use.
9. Drive a fuel-efficient vehicle.
Gas-smart cars, such as hybrids and fully electric vehicles, save fuel and money. And once all cars and light trucks
meet 2025’s clean car standards, which means averaging 54.5 miles per gallon, they’ll be a mainstay. 10. Maintain
your ride.
If we kept their tires properly inflated, we could save 9.2 billion gallons of gas each year. A simple tune-up can
boost miles per gallon anywhere from 4 percent to 40 percent, and a new air filter can get you a 10 percent boost.
11. Rethink planes, trains, and automobiles.
Choosing to live in walkable smart-growth cities and towns with quality public transportation leads to less driving,
less money spent on fuel, and less pollution in the air. Less frequent flying can make a big difference, too.
12. Shrink your carbon profile.
You can offset the carbon you produce by purchasing

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