2. GLOBAL WARMING

3. GREENHOUSE GASES CARBON DIOXIDE METHANE NITROUS OXIDE
CHLOROFLUROCARBONS (CFC’s)

4. El Ninos DIVIDES THE JET STREAM LEAVING THE NORTHWEST WARMER AND DRIER
WHILE CALIFORNIA AND THE SOUTHWEST REGIONS ARE WETTER AND COOLER.
EXTREME RAIN AND SNOWSTORMS HAVE GONE UP 20 PERCENT.

5. HURRICANES
INCREASE IN THE OCEANS TEMPERATURE OF JUST 2.2 *CENTIGRADE INCREASED WINDS 5 TO 12 PERCENT
COULD DOUBLE THEIR DAMAGE

6. DROUGHTS AND HEAVIER RAINFALL
It will prevent the production of certain crops; some areas will not be able to plant at all.
This could result in food shortages.
This could also result in higher prices

7. Polar Caps MELTING POLAR CAPS COULD CAUSE MASSIVE TIDAL CHANGES.
SEA LEVELS WILL RISE ENOUGH TO CAUSE CONCERN FOR ISLAND AND COASTAL REGIONS.

8. HEALTH PROBLEMS INCREASE IN DEATH DUE TO RESPIRATORY AND HEART DISEASE
INCREASE IN DISEASE CARRIED BY TICKS, FLEAS, AND MOSQUITOES
HEATWAVES CAUSE STROKES
HIGHER INCIDENCE OF ASTHMA AND EMPHYSEMA CAUSED BY INCREASED POLLUTION
MORE CASES OF SKIN CANCER DUE TO THE INCREASE OF UV RAYS

9. SOLUTIONS

10. BE EFFICIENT WITH TRANSPORTATION
Avoid Sport Utility Vehicles, Pickups, and Minivans; Aim for a Vehicle that gets at least 35 Miles per Gallon.
Utilize Other Means of Transportation, for Example Carpooling, Public Transit, Bicycles, or Walking.

11. Save Energy
WHEN REPLACING APPLIANCES, LOOK FOR THOSE THAT CARRY THE EPA’S “ENERGY STAR” LOGO
USE EFFICIENT LONG-LASTING LIGHT BULBS
REPLACE THE THREE MOST USED LIGHT BULBS WITH COMPACT FLUORESCENT BULBS
REPLACE OTHER BULBS WITH TUNGSTEN-HALOGEN LAMPS.

12. SOLUTIONS CONTINUED
SEAL DRAFTS AROUND WINDOWS AND DOORS AND INSULATE TO KEEP ENERGY IN.
PLANTING TREES REDUCES CARBON DIOXIDE IN THE AIR THROUGH PHOTOSYNTHESIS.
USE PRODUCTS THAT DON’T CONTAIN CHLOROFLUROCARBONS.

13. SUPPORT THE GREEN TAX
PROMOTE THE TECHNOLOGY WE NEED TO CURB GLOBAL WARMING.
WRITE YOUR LOCAL SENATOR ASKING THEM TO SUPPORT IT.
LOBBY FOR CHANGES IN FUEL-ECONOMY STANDARDS BY WRITING THE WHITE HOUSE.