1. Why is this both funny and sad? http://sebersole.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/global_warming.jpg

2. MR WREN Regents Biology Fall 2012 http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NAf1lvZanTk/TCj3ZtyApsI/AAAAAAAAAA4/pfVovPMmTHo/s1600/global_warming _is_uncool.gif

3. Global Warming Defined An increase in the Earth’s average temperature which has noticeably accelerated since the industrial revolution.

4. Causes of Global Warming ► Increased greenhouse gasses, like Carbon Dioxide and Methane, in the atmosphere  Sources: ► Burning of fossil fuels ► Huge corporate farms with vast numbers of livestock ► Deforestation

5. Global Warming as a Cycle http://www.our- energy.com/pictures/static_content/global_warming/greenhouse_ effect.png

6. Effects of Global Warming Effects of Global Warming

7. Data on Impact Data on Impact Sea Levels

8. Ways to reduce global warming Alternate energy sourcesAlternate energy sources solar energy solar energy wind energy wind energy nuclear energy nuclear energy Use public transportationUse public transportation Car poolCar pool Use less electricityUse less electricity turn off lights turn off lights Plant treesPlant trees

9. Now it’s your turn (number is group #) 1. Ozone Depletion 2. Acid Rain 3. Foreign/Invasive Species 4. Biomagnification 5. Overfishing 6. Loss of Biodiversity 7. Water Pollution 8. Air Pollution