Making a Difference One Watt at a Time. Introduction Is the world getting warmer? If so, are the actions of mankind to blame for earth’s temperature increases?

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Making a Difference One Watt at a Time

Introduction Is the world getting warmer? If so, are the actions of mankind to blame for earth’s temperature increases? What can/should be done about these issues?

History of Earth’s Climate Earth formed ~4.6 billion years ago Originally very hot Sun’s energy output only 70% of present Liquid water present ~4.3 billion years

History of Earth’s Climate Life appeared ~3.8 billion years ago Photosynthesis began billion years ago –Produced oxygen and removed carbon dioxide and methane (greenhouse gases) –Earth went through periods of cooling (“Snowball Earth”) and warming Earth began cycles of glacial and interglacial periods ~3 million years ago

Sun Earth’s Temperature Solar Energy Solar Energy Solar Energy Solar Energy

Sun Earth’s Temperature Solar Energy Solar Energy Radiation Cooling Radiation Cooling

Sun Earth’s Temperature Solar Energy Solar Energy Radiation Cooling Radiation Cooling

Sun Earth’s Temperature Solar Energy Solar Energy Radiation Cooling Radiation Cooling

Greenhouse Effect Sun

Earth’s Atmospheric Gases Nitrogen (N 2 ) Oxygen (O 2 ) Water (H 2 O) Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) Methane (CH 4 ) Non- Greenhouse Gases 99% Greenhouse Gases 1%

The U.S. emits about 6.4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases annually, 25% of the world’s total. Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for approximately 100 years, methane lasts about 12 years. Other greenhouse gases last even longer. As these gases continue to raise surface temperatures, they trigger the release of even greater quantities of carbon dioxide and methane that are currently trapped in frozen Arctic permafrost and tundra soils, further increasing temperatures. …potentially causing “runaway global warming”. 6.4 billion metric tons CO2/yr These greenhouse gases last a long time… Warming begets more warming… A feedback mechanism ensues…

Worldwide Carbon Emissions Carbon (10 9 metric tons) Year Liquid fuel Total Gas fuel Solid fuel

Annual Carbon Emissions Annual carbon emissions Atmospheric CO 2 Atmospheric CO 2 average Year Carbon (10 9 metric tons)

Future Carbon Dioxide Levels Increasing CO 2 emissions, especially in China and developing countries Likely to double within 150 years: –Increased coal usage –Increased natural gas usage –Decreased petroleum usage (increased cost and decreasing supply)

Of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions come from households: Vehicles Home Heating Electricity Households are Big Contributors to Climate Change

So how can each of us slow global warming now?

Because greenhouse gas emissions are tied very closely to our energy consumption, using less fossil fuel based energy puts fewer greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This will help slow global warming. Reduce our consumption of fossil fuels Mountaintop removal for coal mining near Rawl, West Virginia. 50% of electricity in the United States is produced from coal. (

Average Electricity Emission Factors

Kitchen Light Fixture Three 60 Watt Bulbs

18 W 3 bulbs 18 x3 54 W 10 hours a day 54 x Wh/day 540x ,100 Wh/day 197, kWh/yr

197 kWh $ $ $79.88

We can make some simple substitutions Replacing just 1 incandescent light bulb with 1 compact florescent bulb saves about 150 pounds of carbon dioxide per year! If every American household replaced just 5 high-use incandescent bulbs with compact florescent lights we'd collectively save more than $8 billion each year in energy costs and we would prevent the greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions from nearly 10 million cars. Source:

Small changes really add up Replace your old refrigerator with a new Energy Star: Annual savings: $90; 700 pounds CO 2 Set your thermostat down a few degrees in the winter Annual savings: $135; 1400 pounds CO 2 Wash clothes in cold water only Annual savings: $70; 500 pounds CO 2 Drive JUST 10 fewer miles per week Annual savings: $80; 520 pounds CO 2 Reduce your garbage by 10% through greater recycling or reduced packaging Annual savings: 1200 pounds CO 2 Caulk and weather-strip around doors and windows Annual savings: $80; 650 pounds CO 2 * These are mid-range estimates from published sources; your savings may vary.