Reducing the Effects of Global WarmingJennifer Smith

Political Science and History Major

College of Arts and Sciences

What is Global Warming?

What causes Global Warming?

Effects of Global Warming

ExampleTropical Storm Debby

Water Shortages crop damage drought

Health Effects

Air Pollution wildfire smoke

Extreme Heat Infectious Diseases

Dengue Fever Lyme Disease West Nile virus

Politics of Global Warming

88% of Democrats, 59% of Independents and 61% of liberal/moderate Republicans think global warming is happening, compared to only 28% of conservative Republicans

82% of Democrats and 65% of liberal/moderate Republicans support strict carbon dioxide emission limits on existing coal-fired power plants to reduce global warming and improve public health, compared to only 31% of conservative Republicans

Politics of Global Warming

Mitigation Basics

politicians limit water waste trade offs between public and private

sector global level

How to reduce the problem

The 5 Step Plan1. Set Limits on Global Warming Pollution2. Invest in Green Jobs and Clean Energy3. Drive Smarter Cars4. Create Green Homes and Buildings5. Build Better Communities and Transportation Networks

Set Limits on Global Warming Pollution

practical, feasible limits Clean Air Act cuts oil imports improves health

Invest in Green Jobs and Clean Energy

millions of JOBS wind, solar energy energy-efficiency less oil imports

Drive Smarter Cars

hybrids and plug-in hybrids

reduce oil dependency

save on gas cut pollution

Create Green Homes and Buildings

make buildings and appliances more energy efficient

40% U.S. energy use, ⅓ global warming emissions

new energy efficient standards for new construction

retrofit existing buildings

Create Green Homes and Buildings

Build Better Communities & Transportation Networks more walkable, near transportation hubs invest in public transit less driving=

less pollution=less gas money=healthier and friendlier

Key Points

Global Warming causes many health and environmental risks

Invest in long-term improvements, not short-term

Encourage politicians to pass laws limiting global warming emissions

The 5 Step Plan

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Questions?