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Climate Change in the Hudson Valley An Introduction to Global Warming www.scenichudson.com Carbon Footprint Since the Industrial Revolution (from about 1850 to the present) an astounding amount of greenhouse gases have been introduced into the earth’s atmosphere. This is primarily due to increased use of fossil fuels for generating power. As Americans we are huge consumers of products that use enormous amounts of energy and generate huge amounts of waste. A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide that a person, family or business emits through the use of fossil fuels. Your carbon footprint is the impact your lifestyle choices have on the earth. Two of the biggest contributors are your driving and travel habits, and your electricity use at home. Other impacts come from your diet and the products you buy. Have you stopped to consider your personal contribution to climate change? Did you know that you send greenhouse gases into the atmosphere when you… Watch TV Play video games Turn on a light Ride in a car Put trash in a landfill Use electricity to listen to music Global Warming: Some news you may have heard… Polar bears are losing their habitats Sea level is rising Hurricanes are getting stronger Temperatures are going up Glaciers are melting How do we know? Scientists have been able to study climate change by looking at tree cores, atmospheric composition, sediment cores, ice cores, and through observation. Impacts on the Hudson Valley As temperatures increase around the world, weather patterns will change in the Hudson Valley. These changes in climate are already having troubling effects: Higher temperatures More intense rain and floods Less snow Increased droughts Increased cost of food Poor air quality Loss of forests and wetlands Sea-level rises (remember, the Hudson River is connected to the Atlantic Ocean) Be a part of the solution! What you can do: Reduce, reuse, recycle! Bike or walk instead of driving Carpool with others to school Conserve water Get educated about taking care of the environment Use both sides of paper Organize a class project to teach others about climate change solutions Be energy efficient… Turn off lights, unplug electronics, use a power strip, unplug chargers (cell phone, iPods, etc.) when not in use Bring lunch in reusable container What your family can do: Reduce, reuse, recycle! Buy a hybrid car Use compact florescent light bulbs Go solar Walk instead of drive Buy local Shop at the farmers’ market Use less hot water Use products made from recycled paper Bring a reusable cloth bad to the store Plant a tree Cut down on products with excess packaging Hang laundry out to dry Compost Part A: Multiple Choice Directions: Now that you have read the article, click the link below and watch the video Global Warming 101 and answer the questions that follow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJAbATJCugs 1) In the last century, how high does the video say the Earth’s temperature had risen? a. 1.2 – 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit b. 2.1 – 4.1 degrees Fahrenheit c. 1.2 – 1.4 degrees Celsius d. 2.1 – 4.1 degrees Celsius ______ (type your answer here) 2) According to the video, global warming is causing each year to become increasingly warmer. What is the warmest year on record? What years was a close second for being the warmest? a. 1991 was the warmest year in measured history, with 2001 coming in second. b. 1979 was the warmest year in measured history, with 1997 coming in second. c. 1998 was the warmest year in measured history, with 2005 coming in second. d. 2002 was the warmest year in measured history, with 2013 coming in second. ______ (type your answer here) 3) What percentage of Artistic Sea ice has melted in the past 30 years as a result of global warming? a. 15% of Arctic ice has melted b. 22% of Arctic ice has melted c. 7% of Arctic ice has melted d. 10% of Arctic ice has melted ______ (type your answer here) 4) How high do scientists assert the temperature will rise within the next century? a. 2 – 10 degrees Fahrenheit b. 11 – 14 degrees Fahrenheit c. 2 – 10 degrees Celsius d. 11 – 14 degrees Celsius ______ (type your answer here) Part B: Open-ended Response Directions: Read the following question and write a well thought out response using the article and video for support. Use the space below to write your response. How does the video and article encourage the reader to take the threat of global warming seriously? Give specific examples from the article and video of what individuals and families can do to combat the problem.