Global Warming: A gradual increase in the overall temperature of

the earth's atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse

effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide,
chlorofluorocarbons, and other pollutants.
Greenhouse Effect: is a warming of Earth's surface and the air
above it. It is caused by gases in the air that trap energy from the
sun.


The green house effect has been proven to exist and it helps to
regulate the Earths surface temperatures. It is essential for life on
Earth
Without the natural greenhouse effect; the temperature of the Earth
would be around - .

4 Fahrenheit to its present

57.2 .
Green house gases include CO
2
, Methane, NO
3
, O
3 .


Fossil fuels are
hydrocarbons, primarily
coal, fuel oil or natural gas,
formed from the remains of
dead plants and animals.


Average global sea level has increased
eight inches since 1880, but is rising
much faster on the U.S. East Coast and
Gulf of Mexico.

Strong scientific evidence
shows that global warming is
increasing certain types of
extreme weather events,
including heat waves, coastal
flooding, extreme precipitation
events, and more severe
droughts.

Coral reefs are highly sensitive to
small changes in water
temperature. Heat triggers corals
to shed the algae that nourish
them; a bleaching event that
leaves coral white.

Arctic sea ice is the polar bear's
feeding habitat. As sea ice
disappears, bear mortality rises. In
2008 , the polar bear became the
first animal to be added to the
Endangered Species Act list of
threatened species because of
global warming.

Renewable energy is energy that is generated from natural
processes that are continuously replenished. This includes
solar, geothermal, wind, water, and various forms of
biomass. This energy cannot be exhausted and is constantly
renewed.
The only problem with renewable resources is that it is
still in its early stages which will take years to fully
establish a stable plan for energy.

Solar energy is considered as a
serious source of energy for many
years because of the vast amounts
of energy that is made freely
available, if harnessed by modern
technology.


The moving air (wind) has huge amounts of kinetic energy,
and this can be transferred into electrical energy using
wind turbines. The wind turns the blades, which spin a
shaft, which connects to a generator and makes electricity.
The electricity is sent through transmission and distribution
lines to a substation, then on to homes, business and
schools.

Hydroelectricity is the term
referring to electricity generated
by hydropower; the production of
electrical power through the use
of the gravitational force of falling
or flowing water.

Global Warming is one of the most controversial topics in the
world because of the way that it is presented within the media.

Many people are influenced by the Media. They are
often fed information that is biased.

Information is often expressed through the news,
magazines, and newspapers .