Reducing the Effects of Global Warming Jennifer Smith Political Science and History Major College of Arts and Sciences

What is Global Warming?

What causes Global Warming?

Effects of Global Warming

Example Tropical Storm Debby

Water Shortages  crop damage  drought

Health Effects  Air Pollution  wildfire smoke  Extreme Heat  Infectious Diseases  Dengue Fever  Lyme Disease  West Nile virus

Politics of Global Warming  88% of Democrats, 59% of Independents and 61% of liberal/moderate Republicans think global warming is happening, compared to only 28% of conservative Republicans  82% of Democrats and 65% of liberal/moderate Republicans support strict carbon dioxide emission limits on existing coal-fired power plants to reduce global warming and improve public health, compared to only 31% of conservative Republicans

Politics of Global Warming

Mitigation Basics  politicians  limit water waste  trade offs between public and private sector  global level

How to reduce the problem The 5 Step Plan 1. Set Limits on Global Warming Pollution 2. Invest in Green Jobs and Clean Energy 3. Drive Smarter Cars 4. Create Green Homes and Buildings 5. Build Better Communities and Transportation Networks

Set Limits on Global Warming Pollution  practical, feasible limits  Clean Air Act  cuts oil imports  improves health

Invest in Green Jobs and Clean Energy  millions of JOBS  wind, solar energy  energy-efficiency  less oil imports

Drive Smarter Cars  hybrids and plug- in hybrids  reduce oil dependency  save on gas  cut pollution

Create Green Homes and Buildings  make buildings and appliances more energy efficient  40% U.S. energy use, ⅓ global warming emissions  new energy efficient standards for new construction  retrofit existing buildings

Create Green Homes and Buildings

Build Better Communities & Transportation Networks  more walkable, near transportation hubs  invest in public transit  less driving= less pollution =less gas money= healthier and friendlier

Key Points Global Warming causes many health and environmental risks Invest in long-term improvements, not short-term Encourage politicians to pass laws limiting global warming emissions The 5 Step Plan

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