1. The Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (which includes Global Warming)

2. The Greenhouse Effect Good Bad

3. Global Warming Good Bad

5. Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) -Sources Burning fossil fuels (gasoline for cars, coal for electricity) Cutting down and burning forests. -Ways to reduce Plant more trees/plants Reduce the amount of fuel and electricity we use. Methane (CH 4 ) – Sources Cows Rotting Vegetation – Ways to reduce Eat less beef and dairy Slow population growth Water Vapor (H 2 0) – Sources Transpiration of plants Naturally Occurring – Ways to reduce Warmer air can hold more water vapor. Keep the atmosphere from warming. Nitrous Oxide (N 2 O) – Sources Soil, Manure and Sewer Management – Ways to reduce Eat less beef and dairy Slow population growth

6. What is happening/might happen? Average global temperature rise of ¾ °C. Glaciers and ice caps melting/rise in sea level. Changes in climates and severity of weather. Organisms will migrate or die out. Our “breadbasket” might move to Canada. Diseases and invasive species spread. A link to EPA’s Climate Change Site

7. Do you care? What can you do?

8. How can the following help reduce greenhouse gasses? Stop breathing (just kidding... I said just kidding) Riding your bicycle/scooter/skateboard/walk Turning off (and unplugging) your appliances Turning lights off/using ambient (outside) light Turning the heat down & wearing a sweatshirt Taking shorter showers Growing your own food Buying local food Eating all of your food (no food waste) Planting/protecting plants

9. How can the following help reduce greenhouse gasses? Reduce – Clothes – Water Usage Reuse – Bags – Binders/folders – Food containers – Backpacks

10. How can the following help reduce greenhouse gasses? Rethink – Cell phones/electronics – Clothes Recycle – Paper – Plastic TELL OTHER PEOPLE (preferably without being too judgmental)

11. How can the following help reduce greenhouse gasses? Join YMCA Earth Service Corps Black background inspired by Blackle.Blackle Polar Bear Commercial