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2. Energy and Climate Change are closely linked. During the past 50 years Global Warming and Climate Change have become critical issues concerning the very survival of our planet. Earlier people were not even aware of the impact their energy use had on the environment. © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

4. Earth’s climate is changing because global temperatures are rising The temperature of the earth has risen by almost 0.8°C in the last 150 years and if the Earth continues to get hotter the temperature could rise by as much as 6.4°C by 2100 © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

5. Global Temperature are rising because Greenhouse Gases like CO 2 are being constantly released into our atmosphere © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

6. The rising levels of CO 2 are mainly due to an increased use of energy by a growing human population. Most of our electricity is made in thermal power plants that burn fossil fuels (mainly coal) and release large amounts of CO 2. most of our cars, buses and trucks use petrol and diesel that release CO 2. © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

7. 70% OF ALL ENERGY USED IN INDIA COMES FROM BURNING FOSSIL FUELS DID YOU KNOW? © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

9. Gases like carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide are called GREENHOUSE GASES. These act like a blanket surrounding the earth and prevent the sun’s heat from escaping into space, keeping the earth warm and habitable. This is called the GREENHOUSE EFFECT. When we add even more greenhouse gases to our atmosphere it is like covering the earth in thicker blankets, making it hotter and hotter. Since the start of the Industrial Revolution, greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have increased. This has caused temperatures to rise higher than they have been in the last 400,000 years. THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

10. SOURCES OF GREENHOUSE GASES © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

18. INDIA IS ONE OF THE MOST VULNERABLE COUNTRIES TO… © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

34. Run an awareness campaign on Energy Issues Form your own ENERGY CLUB Discuss how your school can reduce energy consumption Undertake a Carbon Mapping of your school to measure its Carbon Footprint Have a CREATIVE ENERGY CONSERVATION competition © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

35. Contact Information: Tel No: (+ 91 - 22) 2381 1581, (+ 91 - 22) 2381 1522 Email : cere_india@yahoo.co.in Website: www.cere-india.orgwww.cere-india.org www.carbonmapandcap.com Energy & I – Sustainability booklet Series http://www.cere-india.org/energy--i.html http://www.cere-india.org/energy--i.html ‘Watts Up with Energy’ a colourful publication by TATA POWER ENERGY CLUB and CERE http://www.cere-india.org/watts-up-with-energy.html http://www.tatapowerenergyclub.com/ Credits Mallika Narvekar & Vaishnavi Khatau © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011