How Humans Affect Global Warming and How This Contribution Can Be Reduced

I. Introduction

A. An explanation of global warming

1. Human activities such as deforestation, using fossil-fueled vehicles, and

burning fuels that emit carbon dioxide for energy are the main causes of

global warming because these actions cause great amounts of greenhouse

gases to be released into the atmosphere. Greenhouse gas emissions can be

reduced when people alter their lifestyles by reducing their meat intake,

relying less on fossil-fuel-powered vehicles to transport them, and using

less electricity.

B. Effects of global warming on animals

C. Effects of global warming on humans

II. Deforestation’s contribution to global warming

A. Causes of Deforestation

1. Clearing land for cattle ranching

2. Forest fires

3. Cutting down trees

B. Action against deforestation taken by large organizations

1. New York Declaration on Forests

2. Forest Stewardship Council

C. Action against deforestation taken by citizens

1. Reducing meat intake

 2. Greenbelt program

3. Planting trees

D. Fossil-fueled vehicles’ contribution to global warming

1. Effects of the use of fossil-fueled vehicles

2. Ways to reduce the effects of fossil-fueled vehicles

III. Burning fuels for energy contributes to global warming

A. The need for using less electricity

B. Effects of using coal for energy

C. Effects of using oil and natural gas for energy

D. Renewable energy sources

IV. Islamic perspective/Conclusion

V. References