Greenhouse Effect and

Global Warming

NOVICIO, JULIEMAE
MONTEO , CHARLES GIAN
LICAO, GABRIEL BRYAN
GREENHOUSE EFFECT
Heating of the atmosphere resulting fr
om the absorption by certain gases of
solar energy that has been captured a
nd reradiated by the earth's surface.

1.Burning fossil fuels, reforestation,

and the production of certain synthetic
chemicals release an enormous of heat
that traps gases in the atmosphere.
2.Carbon dioxide (Co2) is the main
offender in the global warming crisis.
3.The greenhouse effect is not all bad.
In fact, it is one of the reason why life
is comfortable in the first place.
4.As a result of human activities, the
greenhouse shield is growing too thick.
 GREENHOUSE GASES
Carbon dioxide is the biggest contributer (50%) to
the greenhouse shield.
1.Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
A greenhouse gas composed of one carbon
and two oxygen atoms is released in large
quantities when fossil fuels like coal, oil, and
natural gas are burned.
2. Methane (CH4)
This is a big and growing greenhouse gas
contributor to the greenhouse shield.
3.Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Halons
This greenhouse gas is composed of chlorine,
flourine, and carbon atoms.
4.Nitrous Oxide (NO2)
Is released when coal and
other fossil fuels are burned.
5.Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Is a destructive force in the
complex chemistry that stops
the atmosphere from cleaning
itself of pollutants, including
methane.
6.Ozone (O3)
Ozone is a confusing gas. It
is supposed to be the stuff
that makes a visit to the
seaside so enervating.
CAUSES OF GLOBAL WARMING
Global warming is harshly a new
phenomenon.
1.Increasing Population Growth
The growing masses, now over 5
billion, are expected to double the
amount of greenhouse gases in the
air every year by their use of more
energy, by driving more miles, and
by producing more garbage.
2.Exhaust Fumes/Smokes and other Gases
Because global warming is fueled by so many
different gases, it may turn out to be the most
difficult to cure of all the worlds environmental
ills.
3.Farts from Cattles including Herbivores Animals
Cattle population of the world rose from 700
million animals in 1940 to to 1,800 million in the
middle of 1980.
4.Gases from marshes, swamps and rice paddy fields
5.Methane gases from bites of termites
The world has an estimated 250 million
termites and annual emission of methane from
termites could amount to 150 million tons.
EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING
1.Doubling of the atmospheres
carbon dioxide content would
increase tempereture enough to
melt the edges of the Arctic and
Antarctic ice sheets, raising sea
levels around the globe.
2.Coastal areas and islands would
be inundated.
3.Agriculture, water resources,
fisheries, shipping and energy use
would all be disrupted.
4.An area greater than the
United States and China would
be submerged worldwide.
5.Much of the eastern seaboard
of the US would be flooded.
6.Parts of Russia and Denmark
would be under water.
7.Beijing, Seoul, New York and
London will be flooded.
8.Egypt could lose 15% of its
land.
9.Cities surrounded by water
including the Philippines would
be swamped.
10.Parts of the globe not flooded
would get drier.
11.Rainfall patterns would shift.
12.Evaporation would lead to drier
soils over much of the still
exposed land.
13.Cold season would shorten;
warm season would lengthen.
14.Strong winds, hurricanes and
assorted other storms, caused by
shifting ocean currents and a
rising sea level, would devastate
cities and populations.
15.There would be more drouhgts
and many more days above 100
degrees in some regions.
16.Many kinds of trees and
wildlife would die.
17.Worlds food supply would be
dramatically effected.
18.Many forests would become
grassland; water supply would be
tainted; recreational lakes would
dry up; and wetlands would be
flooded.
19.Higher temperatures would
cause an increased demand for
electricity.
 SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL
WARMING
Wallace S. Broecker-A professor of
geochemistry at Columbia University
and an expert on global warming.
1.Promotion of family planning to
reduce population growth.
2.Educating people on reforestation
programs by initiating eco-tourism
trips to various main forest.
3.Car owners have to switch to
natural gas to help cut down nitrous
oxide emissions.
4.Encouraging auto owners to seek
out service stations equipped with
recycling equipment that cleanses
and reuses the car air conditioners
freon, which is 100% CFC in the
atmosphere, and provides shade
which cuts down the demand for
electricity for air conditioners.
 THINGS TO DO ABOUT
CLIMATE CHANGE
At Work
Turn electrical equipment off when not in use

If your computer has integrated power

management capabilities, ensure the system is
configured to use them.
Avoid using a laser printer for draft quality

printouts.
Use as little paper as possible.
 Print and copy on both sides of paper.
Use recycled paper (including unbleached
paper) whenever possible.
Encourage your employer to launch an
awareness program to motivate
employees to improve energy efficiently in
the workplace.
 On the Road
Leave the car at home walk or bike for short
trips.
Avoid idling your vehicle ten seconds of idling
uses more fuel than restarting your engine.
Keep to the speed limit Driving at 100 km/hr
burns 10% more fuel than driving at 90 km/hr.
 In School and On Campuses
Tree planting
Alternative transportation programs (car
pooling, use of school buses, etc)
Energy efficiency and alternative energy
programs
Waste management programs
Green purchasing practices and policies
 At Home
Turn off lights, appliances, television sets and
computers when theyre not needed.
Check the Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) label.
When buying new household appliances, room
air-conditioner or vehicle, the EER label can help
you select the most energy efficient model that
meets your needs.
Use energy-efficient lighting products, like
compact fluorescent bulbs.
Install low-flow showerheads, which use up to 60
percent less water than conventional showers.
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