period 6 - devin jiang - global warming
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Global WarmingGlobal Warming
A Presentation by studentA Presentation by student
Devin JiangDevin Jiang
Liberal Arts SLCLiberal Arts SLC
Introduction/ImportanceIntroduction/Importance
• Global warming is important because it effects the life on Earth.
• It also effects the economy with unpredictable weather patterns.
• I was interested in the topic ever since I learned about the 2012 apocalypse and realized that global warming plays a big part.
Thesis StatementThesis Statement
• Global warming is an increasing issue in the 21st century that effects everyone that lives on Earth: it is drastically altering the future of life if precautions aren’t taken soon, such as:
• Recycling
• Using different methods of transportation
• Using clean energy and using it wisely
RecyclingRecycling
• Different type of recycling: plastic, paper, metal, glass, textiles, and electronics
• Provides cleaner air and reduces greenhouse gases.
• Prevents pollution in air, dirt, and water.
Source: Minnesota Biosolids Management
Using different methods of Using different methods of transportationtransportation
• Driving hybrid cars will reduce air pollution and CO2.
• Carpooling is an inexpensive way to reduce greenhouse gas.
• Finding a carpooling party isn’t always easy, public transportation is the same as carpooling.
Hybrid carsHybrid cars
• More mileage per gallon
• Less pollution and carbon dioxide emission
• More efficient and energy is a renewable resource, if its clean.
Using clean energy and using Using clean energy and using energy wiselyenergy wisely
• Switching to wind-powered generators.
• Wind power is constantly growing, many states and countries have switched.
• Use energy saving light bulbs: fluorescent. Source: TreeHugger.com
Wind power vs. Coal power plantsWind power vs. Coal power plants
Wind power• No pollution• Renewable resource
• Requires large amounts of space.
Coal power plants• Tons of pollution
emitted and greenhouse gases.
• Nonrenewable resource
• Doesn’t require large amount of space to build.
Work CitedWork Cited
• "Recycling." Issues & Controversies On File: n. pag. Issues & Controversies. Facts On File News Services, 23 Aug. 2004. Web. 19 Dec. 2010. <http://www.2facts.com/article/i0103880>.
• "Nonrenewable Alternative Energy Sources (sidebar)." Issues & Controversies On File: n. pag. Issues & Controversies. Facts On File News Services, 27 June 2008. Web. 19 Dec. 2010.<http://www.2facts.com/article/ib130343>.
• "Fuel Economy Standards." Issues & Controversies On File: n. pag. Issues & Controversies. Facts On File News Services, 22 Oct. 2009. Web. 19 Dec. 2010.<http://www.2facts.com/article/i0800140>.
• "Update: Global Warming." Issues & Controversies On File: n. pag. Issues & Controversies. Facts On File News Services, 12 Oct. 2009. Web. 19 Dec. 2010.<http://www.2facts.com/article/i1200200>.