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=HELP SAVE THE POLARS, GO SOLAR!!!!!!= = THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT = The greenhouse effect is a big problem world wide. We need to help before it gets too out of hand. The greenhouse effect is the name that they give what’s happening with the world. Right now greenhouse gases such as methane and carbon dioxide. Also, things like CFC’s are polluting the air. CFC’s are hairspray and other chemicals the might come in a can. All of the gases I mentioned are polluting our air as we speak. These greenhouse gases get trapped in the air. The heat from the sun comes down to warm up the earth. The heat is then reflected off the earth to go into space. The problem is, the gases are making a cover. When the heat is trying to escape, it gets reflected back off the gases. This is causing the world to get warmer. Not all of the heat is trapped though. Some is still able to escape. If we keep polluting more, the cover will only get stronger, then more heat will get trapped.

GLOBAL WARMING: THE BIG PICTURE
GLOBAL WARMING!!! Can it be stopped? Yes. Can we help? Yes. Global warming is gradually happening. It is when the greenhouse gases trap the heat. People may think it just will cause warmer days, so what’s the big problem? The big problem is that the icecaps are melting. Since they are melting, there is more water in the oceans causing sea level to rise. This is very bad. If we keep raising the greenhouse gases then communities will be destroyed. People, as we speak, may be packing up to move more inland. It is a lot of trouble for island. It also affects animals though. Polar bears and other animals that live way north and south are struggling to survive. Their homes are melting away and some just can’t swim long enough. Global warming concerns everyone around the world, and we should help to stop it!  We contribute to global warming in many ways such as…
 * GLOBAL WARMING:CONTRIBUTING FACTORS **

 Plantations, factories, etc. are burning fossil fuels. We can’t get that stuff back, because their non-renewable resources. The buildings also let out harmful gases. > >
 * We use a giant amount of energy! A lot of people are using electricity every minute. The problem is when people leave the room they don’t shut the electronics off or unplug them.
 * When we drive cars, we are letting carbon monoxide out. Whenever you turn your engine on, the gases are being released out. What’s really bad is when people idle. The car isn’t being driven, so the engine should be off at least.
 * [[image:file:///C:/DOCUME~1/SHUTCH~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/05/clip_image001.gif width="16" height="17" caption="*"]] When we heat our house. Heating houses cost a lot of money and uses a lot of oil. Eventually we are going to have to find an alternate resource.
 * GLOBAL WARMING: LOCAL EFFECTS **

> These factors can really affect us. There will be warmer temperatures. These warmer temperatures will melt the ice in the north and south. This will make the sea level rise. A lot of people will have to move inland if they live on a coast. If you are near the coast but the sea level won’t hit your town, you still should worry. The warm temperatures and water are causes of tropical storms. So if you never got the bad sides of hurricanes, you just might. If Boston was flooded by water it would be bad. Massachusetts capitol would be under water. Also people would lose their jobs, and important building would have to be re-built. Animals would lose their lives. If they are living on the coasts, then they might get washed out by raising sea-levels. Plants could get destroyed. If plants and animals were starting to die, then we might have a shortage of food. Global warming is a very bad and dangerous thing, and we should all try to stop it.
 * WHAT YOUR AUDIENCE CAN DO DIFFERENTLY: One specific area of focus **

There are many things that everyone can do to help the environment. Adult Homeowners could consider getting solar panels for their homes. Solar panels could make the environment better while saving you money. Some may ask, “Why should we invest our money in solar panels?” well here is why, the price may be a little bad at first, but as days, months, and years go by you’ll get your moneys worth. The costs of solar panels vary per watt. The predicted cost per watt in 2010 is $2.14, which is a big decline from the $3.66 in 2007. The price of the solar panel’s cost would depend on the amount of watts. Buying a solar panel can save you money in the future. You don’t have to keep paying a lot of those expensive electric bills. Solar energy can be used in any home. Over many years solar panels can last and you can save cash. If you are interested in installing the panels, here is what you should know…  Solar Panels should be on the south roof of your home to get maximum amount of energy.  It is really good for the environment  The energy can be used to power your house, and even heat water  Installing a solar panel system can cost $10,000 in the U.S.    170 pounds of coal doesn’t get burned if you have a 1000 kilowatt solar panel.  Survey says that your solar panel would pay for itself in a matter of years.  The energy you get is renewable.  Solar panels can last 20-25 years!!! Light bulbs last 6-7 months. Maybe.  Light is stored so in the night time, you still have electricity.  <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">All you have to do is pay for the price of the panels and installation, and the rest is free!! <span style="font-size: 15pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontweight: bold; msolist: Ignore;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">NO POLLUTION!!!!!!!! <span style="font-size: 15pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontweight: bold; msolist: Ignore;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">There are things called solar scraps. They are bit of solar panels that haven’t been formed with others. People can buy those and form them together themselves. They work just as well. <span style="font-size: 15pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontweight: bold; msolist: Ignore;"> If everyone goes solar, it will make a big difference in the environment. Fossil fuels will be burned a lot less.




 * A SUMMARY OF YOUR RESEARCH **

Our world is very important, but the problem is we’re not taking care of it. Everyday we all do things to harm the atmosphere. Not much will affect our generation, but what about the next generations and animals? Something has to be done. Greenhouse gases are destroying the ozone layer and heat is getting trapped. The world will keep getting warmer until we do something to stop it! Solar panels are clean, non-polluting things that can easily be a factor in restoring our world’s atmosphere!

"What’s up in the environment?" __Thirteen ed online__. May 28, 2009 < [] >
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