1. Climate Change & Our Ecological Footprint Lauren McGregor, Russell Conway, Clara Aristimuno Sustainable Systems 12/05/13

2. What Climate Change? The overuse of fossil fuels which is increasing the amount of C02 in the atmosphere trapping more heat and warming the earth. The overuse of fossil fuels which is increasing the amount of C02 in the atmosphere trapping more heat and warming the earth. The continuous flow of energy that heats the earth and greenhouse gases occur which traps heat inside the earth, increasing temperatures on earth. The continuous flow of energy that heats the earth and greenhouse gases occur which traps heat inside the earth, increasing temperatures on earth.

4. Reducing our impact on the environment Reducing our impact on the environment Recycle Recycle Sustainability Sustainability Reducing the amount of water consumption Reducing the amount of water consumption Composting Composting Use less fossil fuels Use less fossil fuels Reduce consumption Reduce consumption Riding bikes, walking. Riding bikes, walking.

5. Ecological Footprint The impact of a person or community on the environment, expressed by the amount of land required to sustain their use of natural resources. The impact of a person or community on the environment, expressed by the amount of land required to sustain their use of natural resources.

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