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Describing situations affecting climate change and ways to reduce carbon footprints to be used in EAP 1660 (Grammar Level 6) focusing on Competency 3 – correct usage of conditionals both real and unreal. By Walter Kozloski Project for MDC Earth Ethics Institute The conditional in a nutshell Situation “If” clause “Result” clause True in present or future Simple present ( I have…) Simple present or Will + simple form Untrue in the present or future Simple past (I had.., I were …) Would + simple form (dictionary form) Untrue in the past past perfect (I had had…) Would have + past participle Conditional example sentences Situation True in present or future “If” clause If we reduce carbon emissions, “Result” clause we can help prevent global warming. If we do not reduce carbon the planet Earth will emissions, become much warmer. Untrue in the present or future If we were to stop depending on fossil fuels, we would be able to greatly reduce our carbon footprint. Untrue in the past If we had known 100 years would we have stopped ago what causes global using fossil fuels? warming, Did you know this? Around 20 % to 25% of carbon emissions result from deforestation and changes in the Earth’s landscape. What’s the condition? If we stop cutting down trees to raise corn …to feed cattle … to supply cheap meat to fast food restaurants, we will help prevent increases in global warming. Did you know this? In the United States, automobiles and trucks are responsible for emitting 1/5 of the total United States' carbon emissions. What’s the condition? If Americans were to change to carpooling, driving less, and using more fuel-efficient cars, we would greatly reduce carbon emissions. Did you know this? Cooling and heating your home is responsible for almost 50% of electricity use for the average American family. What’s the condition? If Americans were to insulate their homes better, not only would money be saved, but the Earth would be happier. Did you know this? Although the United States has only 5 percent of the world’s population, our country contributes 22 % of the world’s carbon emissions. What’s the condition? If Americans had known about the consequences of global warming 100 years ago, would our grandparents have built our economy on fossil fuels? Did you know this? Although the climate change is linked to stronger hurricanes, more drought, and bleaching of the corals in the oceans, perhaps the scariest of all is the threat of rising sea levels. What’s the condition? If the seas were to rise 20 -40 feet above what they are today, much of Florida would be covered with water and uninhabitable. Did you know this? Remember that we all can make a difference by becoming more aware of how our actions have direct consequences towards our planet. What’s the condition? If we all work together, we can help change the course of global warming! Thank you for your attention with this important issue. Facts and information can be found at the following websites. http://www.nature.org/ http://www.earthethicsinstitute.org/