envimz


 * Envimz June of 09 **

__The truths abouts Global Warming...__


 * The Greenhouse Effec t **
 * This is a good thing and it keeps us alive. If we didn’t have this we would be burning alive right now. The greenhouse effect traps heat in our atmosphere and what most people misinterpret it as global warming. The greenhouse effect keeps the earth warm when we are not experiencing sunlight. **

Global Warming.... Global warming is in fact a reality. //Global warming:// the after affect of all the gases in the atmosphere trapping heat and in which heats the polar ice capes. Some of the gases that are contributing are methane, nitrous oxide, and Carbon Dioxide. This picture represents global temperature for the year 2070. Notice that the northern ice cape will experience an increase of 8 degrees Celsius. That means it will increase 46.4 degrees. Although this is a prediction for the temperature in the year 2070 that doesn’t mean that it can’t change. There are many factors that contribute to global warming. One of the biggest contributions to global warming is human activity. We are the main provider of green house gases such as Carbon dioxide and methane gas. Some of the most unexpected factors that people add to the atmosphere are going to the bathroom, flicking on the light switch, and turning on your car. Every time we do some of the things listed above we add a little bit more to Global warming. Every time we go to the bathroom we are adding more methane to the atmosphere. When you turn on your lights you are adding more Carbon dioxide because to get that power a power plant needs to give electricity though the power lines. The way we are provided electricity from the power plants is from coal burning in the power plants. Believe me I was surprised by how much of our normal human activity adds to global warming, but there are plenty of ways to reduce our all the gases we add to the atmosphere.

What will happen to us if global warming in the US if global warming melts the icecaps, well cities like New York, New York, San Francisco, Washington, Venice, New Orleans, Florida, The Nile Delta, and lots of other small island countries will be underwater. This could also affect small fishing settlements, and would also affect areas on the coast. One of these areas is Boston. Since Boston is on the coast it will be under water by the year 2100. To protect the coast of Massachusetts we are looking at around 490 million to around 2.6 billion dollars just to protect the coast. Massachusetts will also have an increase of 4 degrees Fahrenheit by the year 2050. Also in Massachusetts the people will be affected by increase of Algae, we could be toxic to humans, and since the temperature is rising then diseases like, malaria, Lyme disease, and West Nile virus.

__ Things that you can do that can help save the environment... __ There are many things that people can help to help save our environment. One of the top ways we can help our environment is by raising awareness about global warming. Another way we can help our environment is by using hybrid cars or cars that have very high mile per gallon rates, replace light bulbs with energy efficient light bulbs which will prevent a lot of carbon dioxide. Here is a list of the top ten things that I believe that can help a lot with reducing global warming.

1: Use energy efficient light bulbs, save on carbon emissions from a power plant.

2: At night, turn down the thermostat, you can save around $100 dollars a year by doing this.

3: You can take a shower instead of a bath; if you take a shower, you save around four times as much energy, if you took a bath.

4: Buy a reusable water bottle; it saves people from producing harmful plastic bottles.

5: Start a carpool with some employees; it saves a lot more carbon dioxide if one person drives, instead of six.

6: Buy a car that has a high mpg; it will save around 3000 pounds of carbon dioxide.

7: Recycle, if you recycle, you are able to help save a lot more energy, and that it helps the environment. It saves around 2400 pounds of waste per house hold.

8: Turn off any electrical device that is not being used; this will help you save on your electrical bill.

9: Replace a dirty filter in your air conditioner; you will save on your electrical bill, and you will be saving 350 pounds of carbon dioxide.

10: Buy products that have an energy star on it; these products are energy efficient. You will save a lot of money on your electrical bill

This list might seem big, but one of the main things that you could do is buy a $20 energy efficient water bottle. The typical package of Poland spring water is around $15. Think about how much money you will save each year, instead of buying those big packages of 30 water bottles. You are able to save more money by the second package of water that was bought. Think about how much energy you are saving with each refill. I am not asking you do much, but you will be helping the environment and saving money as you do it.

If you want anymore information that can help the environment, go to this website: []



There are many things that can help save the environment. Since global warming is happening but isn't really affecting us ow doesn't mean that we can't help it for the next generation. One thing that everyone can do is buy an reuseable water bottle. It saves money, time and the environment. Also, we all now know that the greenhouse effect is not global warming and that it helps keep us alive, instead of puting us under water.
 * A SUMMARY OF YOUR RESEARCH **

** Web Site: ** Author's name(if given). "Title of the Web Page." __Title of the Web Site.__ Date of Publication (look at the bottom of the page). Date viewed 
 * BIBLIOGRAPHY **
 * **For more help please go to:** [|**http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/**] ||

//Ellis271.// Global Warming / Project Millenium Development. Mr. Wrights Disciples: Global warming/ Project Millenium. February 17, 2008. June 8th[]

Texas A&M University’s. Global warming. Global warming information. June 8th 2009. []

Global sea level rise. Geology.com June 8, 2009 []

New England Climate coalition. New England Climate Coalition. [|www.newenglandclimate.org]. June 8, 2009. []

[|Maurizio Petrone]. Global warming facts. How to stop Global Warming. February 5 2009.June 8, 2009.  []

No author. Honeywell thermostat. Google image result/thermostat. June 28, 2006. June 8, 2009.