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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