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= __ Your __ __ part __ __ in __ __ Global Warming __ __ and __ __the __ __ preservation __ __ of __ __ our __ __ environment! __ = = THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT = = The greenhouse effect is the fact that heat from the Sun comes through the atmosphere and the Earth’s crust absorbs it. This is a very good thing because the heat that has been absorbed keeps us from freezing at night. The heat stays in the atmosphere to keep us alive. The greenhouse effect includes natural gases such as, water vapor, clouds, and other gases. We could not live without the greenhouse effect so it should not be mistaken for a bad thing. =

** GLOBAL WARMING: THE BIG PICTUR E** ==Many people confuse the greenhouse effect and Global Warming. They think it is the same thing but they are totally different. Global Warming is where man made gases get trapped in the atmosphere and cause the Earth to heat up even more. This is such a concern because the temperature is rising and that is causing ice to melt at the poles and that makes sea levels rise. As a result of rising sea levels island coasts are being covered and eroded by the rising ocean. Man made gases that contribute to Global Warming are Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and Nitrous oxide. == ==  ==





GLOBAL WARMING: CONTRIBUTING FACTORS We contribute to Global warming in a lot of ways. 
 * Cars give off emissions and pollute the air.
 * We have factories that also give off harmful gases.
 * Planes use oil and petroleum which is burning of fossil fuels.
 * Aerosol sprays break down the ozone layer and this means that ultraviolet rays can come in.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; color: #9900ff; font-size: 120%;">Cows produce a lot of methane through their waste that is contributing to global warming.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; color: #d99594; font-size: 130%;">**GLOBAL WARMING: LOCAL EFFECTS** If we continue to mistreat the environment by not recycling, using aerosol sprays, driving cars when we can walk, and burning fossil fuels, the air will become more polluted and the ozone layer will continueto disintegrate. Global Warming is making the Earth become hotter and the rising temperature has some major effects. It affects the plants and animals that live in the environment around us. It has been a problem in Alaska as well. Fish that usually come up to the Alaskan Waters did not because the water is getting warmer. Global Warming can also lead to flooding. Flooding can destroy homes and put hundreds of lives at stake. Global Warming can also lead to increased hurricanes and nor’easters.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; color: #33cc33;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; color: #008000;">**Little things that you can do everyday can help the environment be a better place to live in.** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; color: #33cc33;">** ◊ Recycling is a HUGE thing that you can do to reduce global warming. This is possibly one of the easiest things that you can do. Talk to your friends about recycling too, as they say, the more the merrier! Robert Alan said this, “We can help educate our families and communities about the importance of recycling for our environment, and how each of us can make a difference for a better world by recycling.” This is so true and very important. By recycling we are keeping things out of landfills and making a cleaner Earth. Now a day, we are reusing items that are recycled instead of throwing them away. In 2007, 56 percent of the paper used in the U.S. was recovered for recycling. We are ** **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; color: #008000;">saving so many trees by doing this! Also, in 2006, Americans drank about 167 bottles of water each but only recycled an average of 23 percent. That leaves 38 billion water bottles in landfills. This fact shows that we need to recycle now more than ever. You can also get a reusable water bottle to save some plastic. Lastly, if everyone in NYC gave up water bottles for one week, they would save 24 million bottles from being land filled. One month on the same plan would save 112 million bottles, and one year would save 1.328 billion bottles from going into the landfill. Wow, that is so many bottles that could be recycled that could save our environment. ◊Another thing that you can think about is turning off lights when you don’t need them and unplugging electronic chargers. Leaving lights on when you don’t need them means that you are using up electricity. It is the same thing with leaving electronic chargers plugged in. This means that you are wasting energy that could be used for better things. ◊Grocery shopping is always a big thing on to do lists so when you are bagging up your goodies remember that there are ways to be eco friendly doing that too. You can bring your own bags that are reusable instead of using their bags. So next time the bagger says paper or plastic, tell them you have your own bags. ◊Everyone wants a clean house and believe it or not there are ways to be kind to the environment while cleaning too! Try to refrain from using harsh chemicals in your home. This included pesticides on lawns. Instead go for a biodegradable cleaner. Now they even have paint that is safer for the environment! **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; color: #33cc33;">WHAT YOU CAN DO DIFFERENTLY: **
 * Be smart with your everyday choices and try to remember that it is your responsibility to keep the environment looking its best! These are little things that you can do to help reduce Global Warming and lead a better, cleaner lifestyle! **

**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; color: #ff00ff;">A SUMMARY OF YOUR RESEARCH ** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; color: #ff00ff; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">The greenhouse effect keeps us alive but manmade gases are contributing to it and heating up the Earth. Global Warming is affecting everyone and destroying communities. Shorelines are being covered in water because of rising sea levels. There are so many things that you can do to help the Earth and save our environment! We need to keep the Earth in great condition, so talk to your friends about the following things that they can do to save the environment. ** · Turn off the lights when you don’t need them · Use your own shopping bags when shopping · Unplug electronics when you aren’t using them · Use biodegradable cleaners in your hous e**
 * · RECYCLE!!!!! Batteries, plastic bags, plastic containers, and papers

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