How to reduce CO2 and greenhouse gases By Stephanie Hayes Alisha Plumb Laura Burgazzi Bethany Crow

Greenhouse gases are components of the atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse effect. Some greenhouse gases occur naturally in the atmosphere, while others result from human activities such as burning of fossil fuel and coal.

Global Warming is linked to the amount of Carbon and other greenhouse gases

Climate Change Climate Change

What is Climate change?  The climate of the Earth is always changing. In the past it has altered as a result of natural causes. Nowadays, however, the term climate change is generally used when referring to changes in our climate which have been identified since the early part of the 1900's. The changes we've seen over recent years and those which are predicted over the next 80 years are thought to be mainly as a result of human behaviour rather than due to natural changes in the atmosphere.

Recycling  Recycling is the reprocessing of materials into new products. Recycling prevents useful material resources being wasted, reduces the consumption of raw materials and reduces energy usage, and hence greenhouse gas emissions, compared to virgin production. Recycling is a key concept of modern waste management and is the third component of the waste hierarchy.

What effects it has  The increase in our planet’s temperature has already caused seas to rise, making floods more frequent and severe. And as the temperature gets hotter, it’s predicted that we’ll see more extreme weather – with wetter winters and drier summers.

The animals it affects Global warming effects the whole planet not just us humans. Most of the animals it affects are furred animals like: polar bears or wolves. Because they live on the ice and the ice caps are melting, slowly but surely.

A running tap can use up to 9 l a minute the average bath uses 80 l of water!!

Carbon Footprints By Laura Burgazzi, Alisha Plumb, Bethany Crow & Stephanie Hayes

Carbon Footprints By Laura Burgazzi, Alisha Plumb, Bethany Crow & Stephanie Hayes

Five top tips for lowering your carbon footprint  You can plant a tree, or a few trees. Trees breath in carbon dioxide and breath out oxygen.  You could use energy saving light-bulbs because they last longer and are greener.  You can turn off your computer and monitor when your not using it.  You could lower your hot water heater to 120° F.  If you go on holiday try and not go by air.

The capacity of co2 per country!