...Paper and Presentation Outline Global Climate Change Instructions: For your research paper and presentation, you’ll be researching global climate change. Your first assignment is to fill in the details of this outline. Here's how it will work: 1. Using this outline template, fill in the details on the open lines below.You must complete every line of the outline to receive full credit. You may add additional lines, as you see fit. 2. By Sunday, 11:59 PM (Mountain), upload your completed outlineto the Dropbox. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Outcome 1a, 2a-c, 2e, 3a-b, 4a-b, 5a, 6a-e 1) Introduction a) What is climate change? b) i) Briefly state the causes of climate change (1) (2) (3) ii) Briefly state the impact of climate change (4) (5) (6) iii) Briefly state the reaction to climate change (7) (8) (9) iv) Briefly state the potential solutions to climate change (10) (11) (12) 2) History and Causes of Climate Change c) Explain the impact of humans and other living creatures upon the environment v) Identify the impacts of human overpopulation on climate change (13) (14)...
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...aftereffects of climate change disrupt Pax Americana and subsequently challenge national security, by escalating the tensions of mass migration, increasing the likelihood for failed states and the growth of terrorism, and destroying of United States extraterritorial interests, assets needed to maintain stability. Future climate changes will affect the organization, training, equipping, and planning of U.S. national security forces. For example, military installations like “Diego Garcia, an atoll in the southern Indian Ocean that serves as a major logistics hub for U.S. and British forces in the Middle East, is only a few feet above sea level.” Making it extremely vulnerable to any sea rise. If important U.S. military bases needed to provide...
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...Global Warming: Cause and Mitigation Tyler Turner Strayer Introduction to Physical Science SCI 110 Prof. Amanda Slaughter June 5, 2016 Global Warming: Cause and Mitigation In this paper I will be discussing different causes and effects of global warming. First we will look at comparing and contrasting natural versus anthropogenic climate changes and include examples of each type. We will then discuss which position I will take in wither global warming exists or not. After that we will I will assess two current mitigation strategies for global warming and analyze the effectiveness of the mitigation strategy. Lastly we will look at the policy changes that I would propose to help stabilize global climate, and what business sectors or nations would be held to stricter standards to my proposed policy. To start this paper off I will first look at comparing and contrasting natural versus anthropogenic climate changes and providing examples of both. But I think to start off we need to first know what natural climate change and anthropogenic climate change are. Natural climate changes are anything that effect the climate of the earth in natural ways, for example the sun, the moon, the atmosphere. But what is anthropogenic climate change? Anthropogenic climate change is defined as; “the production of greenhouse gases emitted by human activity” ("Anthropogenic Climate Change," n.d.). Let us first look at natural climate changes, and what causes these type of changes. There are many...
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...Megan Hoot Is global climate change man-made? General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform fellow students that the cause of global climate changes is man-made. Thesis Statement: Humans expansion and use of non-renewable energy sources are the primary causes of global climate change. One Point * Humans contribute to the global climate change with carbon emissions and expansion Outline Intro – What is global climate change? Body – Climate change is caused by humans & supporting facts Conclusion – Restate thesis (climate change is caused by humans) & renewable energy is the only way to stop it Preview (Intro & intro to the intro)My name is Megan Hoot and I am going to explain the effect of humans on our global climate. What is global climate change? Climate change is the overall change in climate around the world to a warmer average temperature. According to NASA, the ten years with the warmest average temperatures since 1880 have occurred in the last 12 years. (Body)How could humans cause such a significant impact to the weather around the world? It is a combination of a few things. First, humans burn coal and fossil fuels for most of our energy. In the U.S. alone there were nearly 256 millions cars registered in 2013; that’s almost 63 million more than in 1990. This influx in individuals releasing greenhouse gases such as CO2 on a daily basis is a significant contributor to the climate change. In addition, clearing...
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...world’s ocean floor and help support almost twenty-five percent of all marine species (Perry). The United States, since the nineties, has been working to improve the conditions of coral reefs. There are disagreements and opposing claims that coral bleaching stems from other factors besides fluctuating water temperatures. Coral reef bleaching is still a prevalent issue that the United States alongside other countries needs to work towards a more efficient solution in preserving oceanic life. The general public is informed on the progression of coral reef bleaching, but not the factors that cause the issue. People are choosing to be ignorant of the situation involving coral reefs by not taking action. The underlying problem could be resolved with the knowledge of existing relationships in the diverse habit. The National Oceanic and Administration has asserted that coral bleaching...
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...Climate Change Arthil Valena HUM/115 06/10/2015 Shelton Climate Change There are two solid theories when it comes to the subject of climate change. One theory states that climate change is a cycle that the earth undergoes periodically. Another theory states that the exponential growth in human population and the advancement in technology are to blame. With industrialization and advancement in technology humans are able to sustain and exceed the needs of larger population. Better healthcare, more food, and efficient ways to extract fossil fuels for transportation has all lead to a population boom. With the growth of population there comes a thirst for natural resources especially fossil fuels. According to the second theory the combustion of fossil fuels is the leading agent to climate change. The excessive use of fossil fuels causes a release of carbon dioxide and other green house gasses into the atmosphere. The demand for land and the byproducts of trees leads to deforestation; without trees there is no way to filter out the excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and will lead to climate change. I believe that climate change is a natural process that our planet undergoes periodically, but our thirst for fossil fuels and demand for natural resources is speeding up the process. In the article titled “The Causes of Climate Change” my assertions on the contribution of the growth of human population and the excess use of fossil fuels and the production of green house...
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...What is climate change? The Earth's climate has changed over the last century. Increases in average temperatures have been seen around the globe and there is new and stronger evidence that most of the warming observed in the last 50 years is due to human activities. While climate change is a global issue, it will affect us all. Climate change has the potential to adversely affect our environment, our communities and our economy unless we take action now to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for the impacts. Climate change will alter global and local climates. In Victoria, this means a warmer and drier future, with an increasing likelihood of more extreme events such as heatwaves, bushfires and storm surges. Climate change is the greatest threat facing our planet today. A warming planet alters weather patterns, water supplies, seasonal growth for plants and a sustainable way of life for us and the world’s wildlife. Climate change has already started, but it’s not too late to take action. There’s still time for us all to be part of the solution. A continuous flow of energy from the sun heats the Earth. Naturally occurring gases in the atmosphere, known as greenhouse gases – this includes carbon dioxide (CO2) - , trap this heat like a blanket, keeping the Earth at an average of 15 degrees Celsius – warm enough to sustain life. The overuse of fossil fuels is increasing CO2 in the atmosphere, trapping more and more heat and warming the Earth. As a result, we’re...
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...Data Center, the 27 warmest years since 1880 all occurred in the 30 years from 1980 to 2009; the warmest year was 2005 followed closely by 1998” (Turk, J., & Bensel, T.,2011, sect. 7.2). Over the past 50 years, the data on extreme temperatures have shown similar trends of rising temperatures: cold days, cold nights, and frosts occurred less frequently over time, while hot days, hot nights, and heat waves occurred more frequently. The Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are called greenhouse gases (United States Environmental Protection Agency, n.d.). The main gasses that are emitted are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases. “The largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States is from burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and transportation” (United States Environmental Protection Agency, n.d.). According to data from the EPA, The primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States from 2010 are: • Electricity...
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...Humans have caused a serious problem where the oceans are warming, ice caps melting, and arctic oceans becoming poisoned. This problem is called climate change and can have a serious on the impact of humans and life on earth. Some governments have deemed this an issue, and are beginning to put regulations and precautions. Like the United Nations other countries should look into trying to use cleaner fuels and stop pollution as much as possible. Some of the main causes of climate change are greenhouse gasses and the effect of the sun’s energy and sun reflection. Greenhouse gasses are on of the main reason for climate change. Greenhouse gasses are any gaseous compound in the atmosphere that is capable of absorbing infrared radiation, which...
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...warming is among us and climate change is affecting the earth in a negative pattern. What many people are unsure about in regards to climate change include where it comes from, what the major implications could be if global warming is not addressed, as well as what we as humans living on planet earth can do to aide in creating a sustainable future. Through this article, with the help of experts, we will address all of these areas involved with today’s climate change. It is hard to pin point one exact cause for climate change because in reality there are many things that contribute to it. Al Gore points out in his speech that the burning of fossil fuels, namely coal, is the main reason that we are observing global warming. (Gore, 2009) According to the EPA, the electricity we create today by burning these fossil fuels accounted for thirty-two percent of greenhouse gas emissions in 2012. Although burning coal and fossil fuels is the number one source of greenhouse gas emissions, a surprising factor to climate change is the fact that agriculture makes up for nearly ten percent of greenhouse gas emissions. Agricultural emissions come from sources such as agricultural soils, rice production, as well as livestock, such as cows. (Environmental Protection Agency, 2012) Environmental author Anna Lappé also notes agriculture as being a large source of the greenhouse gas emissions weakening our planets health. Lappé explains how agriculture is affecting climate change and why it is becoming...
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...still unsettled. Oil companies are urging the United States and the Alaskan government to let them start drilling for the good of the United States economy; the essence of this complicated conflict splits in two main arguments that the Arctic contains a significant oil discovery and will bring more opportunities for Americans, on the opposing view the Arctic contains the last true “Wilderness” in the country. Both viewpoints are debatable and hold good points while drilling could save the United States millions, environmentalist argue that it will do little good for the United...
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...is threatened. Whether this is a danger to Earth is still uncertain but, whatever the effects of global warming may be, there is no doubt that the consequences are going to be massive, in the form of diseases and economic decline (Times Magazine, 2013), for example. THE CAUSES OF GLOBAL WARMING According to Withgott and Laposata (2012), global warming refers specifically to an increase in Earth’s average temperature (p. 300). Scientists have concluded that most of the warming is due to carbon dioxide (CO2) and other air pollution that is collecting in the atmosphere like a “thickening” blanket, trapping the sun’s heat. Research states that human activity, such as burning fossil fuels, causes more greenhouse gases to expand in the atmosphere. Oil, coal and natural gas are high in carbon and when burned, produce huge amounts of CO2. “A single gallon of gasoline, and when burned, puts 19 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere,” says the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The issue of global warming is frequently blamed on humans’ ecologically reckless practices and technologies. In my view, causes of global warming are neither solely our fault nor that of nature. Often, such causes stem from the interaction between the two. For instance, among the most common and most substantial contributors to global warming is deforestation initiated by forest fires. Fires are natural events in many forests as it is nature’s way to clear-up old growth to encourage...
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...is a controversial topic. It is easy to choose a side based on one’s opinion, but it goes much deeper than common knowledge. There are pros and cons to each side of the argument and it can be surprising what information is out there that has not even been publicized yet. Making an informed decision requires research into both sides. Also, the arguments surrounding global warming can change depending on which countries are discussing it. For several decades global warming has been debated within the scientific community and with society as a whole. Pro’s for Global Warming To understand global warming and its effect on the planet, the scientific principles need to be explained. The atmosphere is a thin spherical envelope of gases surrounding the earth’s surface. Its inner layer, the troposphere, contains the majority of the air that humans breathe. This consists of nitrogen, oxygen, and greenhouse gases. Examples of greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor. These elements assist in the reduction of heat flow back into the atmosphere which causes the natural greenhouse effect. This keeps the Earth warm enough to maintain life. According to Miller and Spoolman (2009), “The earth’s natural greenhouse...
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...Climate change and childhood obesity Jose Tello Professor: Martha Monetti Devry University, San Jose Ca. This article focuses on what the title says; climate change and childhood obesity in the United States of America, it refers to this problem of childhood obesity as an “epidemic” it gives possible causes for Pediatric Morbidity in the United States and it shows us some evidence regarding influences on obesity. I don’t really agree with this article 100% because I am very skeptical when people show me “proof” or “evidence” of something which in this case is Climate change, and the way climate change is making kids fat. Climate changes is a global issue and as such the problem should be pretty equal everywhere globally, but it probably affects us more here in the United States because of other factors like: not giving our kids chores, or kids playing too many video-games, or too much time on Facebook and not playing outside, also eating on the couch and staying there after they eat. This would be a problem even if the food that the kids eat was healthy but it is not healthy so it makes it ten times worse. Eating fast-food everyday doesn’t help; frozen food has extra salts to make it last more than normal, and all the sugars in sodas and juices are really bad for our Kidneys. I could argue the opposite; I could argue that obesity is causing a climate change, and not the other way around like this article claims, For example, many obese individuals are...
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...production, deforestation, land use and etc., are playing a significant role that produce a lot of greenhouse gases and intensify climate change as living in modern society. Oil, gas and coal are the main fossil fuels and energy sources in our daily life. It produces a large amount of greenhouse gases. The greenhouses gases could increase the surface temperatures and delay cooling in the atmosphere (Giddens, 2009). Hence, this phenomenon is called as greenhouse effect and which causes the climate change and global warming. Climate change is an issue which cannot be abandoned to the next generation (Francis, 2015). Therefore,...
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