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=__How to Save the Earth __= = EnviJB 83 = =THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT = =  The greenhouse effect is the rise in temperature that the Earth experiences because of certain gases in the   __atmosphere__   (water vapor,   __carbon dioxide__  , __  nitrous  oxide  __ , and   __methane__   ) that trap energy from the sun. Without these gases, heat would escape back into space and the Earth’s average temperature would be much colder. Due to how these gasses keep our earth warm we call them the  __greenhouse gases__. It acts similar to a green house. As you can see, this is very important for our environment, it is a necessity. Without it the earth would be much colder and we could freeze to death. =

GLOBAL: THE BIG PICTURE
Global Warming is the increase in average temperature of the earth. Global warming is mainly the Greenhouse Effect heating up the earth too much. Global warming is caused by the gasses co2, No2, water vapor, and methane. Water vapor is the most abundant. Kind of like the Greenhouse Effect on steroids. When the earth gets heated up it melts the polar ice caps, therefore rising the sea level. This is threatening for us because the sun is now more threatening and bad for our skin. Also, eventually the earth will be too hot for us to live on. Global Warming is caused by many things, but mainly by humans.

There are many causes of Global warming some can be prevented but others can not. Many reasons for global warming are from humans. For instance, in the burning of fossil fuels. When we drive cars (like almost everyone in America does) we burn fossil fuels which create carbon dioxide. This hurts the environment. Also, a cause of global warming is places like power plants that send out carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, for the purpose of electricity generation. Other places that send out emissions of carbon dioxide are places like big factories. Lastly, a big cause of global warming is from cows and cattle. The cows waste and burping has methane in it. This methane is harmful to our environment, but it could be used in the opposite way to produce electricity. You might think that global warming is not your problem, and that it won’t affect your life here in Massachusetts. But you’re wrong. Global Warming is every where, even places like Boston. Global warming might not seem like a big issue to you now, but it will. Global warming is causing many polar ice caps to melt. These polar ice caps melting are causing sea levels to rise greatly. In a few years, many coastal areas such as Boston could be flooded. Also other areas like California, New York, and India. Another effect of global warming is many plants dying. Plants have little ability to adapt to changes in temperature and environment. As the temperatures change drastically due to global warming many plants will start to die out. Then after these plants die out it will affect many animals that survived, and made those plants food. This then could kill animals and then affecting US! Also, the most obvious affect on us is the hotter temperatures. This might seem good now, but it won’t be. This heat could maybe even eventually burn us alive. Not to mention the Nor’easters or hurricanes it could cause. **As you can see, there are many ways how global warming is caused. One big way to help it stop is to buy a hybrid, fuel efficient car. Whenever you drive, your car burns fossil fuels. These fossil fuels have many harmful gasses that hurt the environment, and are big causes of global warming. So many people drive when they don’t need to, and just about every person has some type of car that burns fossil fuels. All of this can be stopped just by doing one thing. Buying a hybrid car. Hybrid cars on average costs from $19000, to $2500. Also, to help the environment you could walk or ride your bike whenever you can. Mainly, these hybrid cars will not only save the environment but also eventually save you money. Hybrid cars on average are only $1,500 to $4,000 more money than regular gasoline cars. This might seem a lot now but after a few years with driving the hybrid it could have already saved you a lot of money. All of the times you don’t need to stop for gas will add up. Especially now, with the prices of gasoline increasing by so much. A hybrid car might be an even smarter choice, and save you more money than ever. Many hybrid users are happy that they are saving money, and the environment. So, if you’re thinking about buying a new car or even just want to stop hurting the environment, BUY A HYBRID CAR. **  All in all, global warming is bad and is affecting everyone no matter where you are. Global Warming is a big threat. It could cause plats and animals to die. It will also cause many more nor’easters and hurricanes. Global warming is already causing many polar ice caps to melt and raising the sea level. One way to stop a big part of global warming is to get a hybrid car. Regular, gas cars burn fossil fuels which hurts the environment. Hybrid cars will save you a lot of money. They will also help the environment, and aren’t even that much more expensive than gas cars. Eventually these hybrid cars will even save you money. So saving money and the environment equals a good buy! So by a hybrid car and you won’t regret it. media type="youtube" key="oJAbATJCugs" width="425" height="350"media type="youtube" key="iVpKxtGygZE" width="425" height="350"
 * GLOBAL WARMING: CONTRIBUTING FACTORS **
 * GLOBAL WARMING: LOCAL EFFECTS **
 * WHAT YOUR AUDIENCE CAN DO DIFFERENTLY: One specific area of focus: **** Hybrid Cars **
 *  SUMMARY OF YOUR RESEARCH **


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