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Climate Change and Water Resources Dr. Mark Risse

Climate Change: Is it real?

CO 2 : Burning fossil fuels, soil organic matter Methane: Energy, Manure N 2 O: Fertilizer, gas

Southeast Regional Impacts

Predicted Changes Increasing temperatures Similar total rainfall but more droughts and excessive events: more runoff More hurricanes Less water available – Growth is main reason – More ET Coastal Land Loss

Games and Activities

Climate.engr.uga.edu David Stooksbury Pam Knox Mark Bourdoux

Reducing your Carbon Footprint Number of easy to use calculators on web Reduce and Conserve Energy Use Renewable energy Reduce Water Use Recycle Buy Local

Questions?