how would you get to school if the gas station ran out of gas?

How would you get to school if the gas station ran out of gas?

Unit Questions

Going Green:What’s the big deal?

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Going Green:What’s the big deal?

Going Green:What’s the big deal?

Fossil Fuel Dependency

• In what way do you use fossil fuels every day?

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Fossil Fuel Dependency

• In what way do you use fossil fuels every day?

Fossil Fuel Dependency

• In what way do you use fossil fuels every day?

Fossil Fuel Dependency

• How long can this last? Coal: 148 years Oil: 43 years Natural Gas: 61 years

Going Green:What’s the big deal?

Renewable Resources

Definition: A resource that is naturally replaced faster than consumed by humans.

Going Green:What’s the big deal?

Going Green:What’s the big deal?

Impact Reduction

• At home– Compact fluorescent light bulbs– Turn off lights– Unplug appliances – Turn down water heater– Upgrade windows – Buy used furniture– Adjust thermostat

Impact Reduction

• Away from home– Bike, walk, carpool or take public transportation– Reuse shopping bags– Drive slower – Buy local and/or organic food– Thrift shop – Buy used or refurbished

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