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Ishraq Dhaly
January 7, 2008
What is Global Warming?
What is Global Warming?
What is Global Warming?
What is Global Warming?
What is Global Warming?
What is Global Warming?
Global Implications
United States
• The treaty called for 55% global reduction of carbon dioxide, based
on 1990 levels.
• The United States is responsible for more than one-third (36%) of
the entire world’s CO2 emissions – far more than any other country.
• As one of the original signatories of the Kyoto treaty, the United
States agreed to reduce emissions by 6% from its 1990 levels.
• In 2001 President George W. Bush refused to ratify the treaty, citing
these reasons:
– The US economy could suffer an estimated $400 billion in losses
as a result of emissions restrictions on industry and
transportation, and the US could lose almost 5 million jobs.
– Many developing nations that have extremely high emissions are
not bound by the emissions limits set in the treaty.
• Since pulling out of the treaty, U.S. emissions have increased 15%
above 1990 levels—21% above our initial objective.
THE TRUTH
Reduce
The amount of energy you consume and start using renewable energy sources,
such as solar power. Sign up for green energy with your local power
provider. If they don't have it, then tell them to get it.
Reuse
By using products made with recycled materials. Make or buy a compost bin to
use your organic waste as fertilizer for your trees, shrubs, and garden.
Recycle
All materials to your best ability in your local area and purchase Carbon Offsets.
Additional Ref: ’10 things you can do’ to help stop Global Warming, as suggested by Al Gore
“We must act.”
- Al Gore
Ending Statement of Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech