Welcome Kids!
As you are already here it shows that you know how serious the issue of global warming is to our futures. You don’t have to wait until you are grown to do something about global warming. Global warming is already affecting environments, animals and people, but we can all take steps to mitigate its damaging effects. Reducing carbon dioxide emissions by increasing the use of energy efficient technologies and renewable energy resources like wind and solar power are necessary steps in the effort to slow global warming.Here is some basic information on what global warming means, and how you can help to stop the process. Thanks for visiting with us!
What is the green house effect?
Many gases make up the chemistry of our atmosphere and some of these gases allow the energy from the sun to pass through the atmosphere and warm the earth. Heat is also emitted from the earth, which is then partially absorbed by the same atmospheric gases and re-emitted back towards the earth. This further warms the earth. This warming is referred to as the “greenhouse effect”. This system allows the earth to maintain a temperature that is ideal for on earth life to grow. Without the natural greenhouse effect it is certain that life on Earth would be difficult to sustain.
What is causing global warming?
Global warming is the rise in temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere.The earth is naturally warmed by rays from the sun which pass through the atmosphere and are reflected back out to space again. The atmosphere’s made up of layers of gases – some of which are called greenhouse gases. They’re mostly natural and make up a kind of thermal blanket over the Earth.
What is the difference between “Global Warming” and “Climate Change”?
“Global Warming” refers to the increase of the Earth’s average surface temperature, due to a build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. “Climate Change” is a broader term that refers to long-term changes in climate, including average temperature and rainfall.
What will happen if global warming continues?
There are already some changes happening because of global warming. Sea level is rising and some animals are already moving to new homes. It’s already too late to stop global warming completely. If the warming gets worse, there may be some kinds of plants and animals disappear completely, because they can’t move to new homes. There may be more storms and floods. Sea level may rise so much that people have to move away from the coasts. Some areas may become too dry for farming.
What can I do about global warming?
Solutions to global warming are available, and everyone has a role to play in implementing them at all levels of society. Take Action. Think about the things you do each day that use energy. The lights in your house use electricity. The TV and computer use electricity. The washing machine,. Every time you have ridden in your car, it uses gasoline. There are some very simple things that everyone can do to help stop global warming:
- Turn off the lights when you leave a room. Use fluorescent bulbs in your room.
- Turn off your computer or the TV when you are not using it. Unplug chargers when not in use
- Wait until you have a lot of clothes to wash before using the washing machine. Don’t use the machine for one item just because its your favorite shirt.
- Take shorter showers. Heating water uses energy.
- Dress warmly when its cold, instead of turning up the heat.
- Walk short distances instead of asking for a ride in a car.
- Plant a tree.
