Learning Outcomes

At the end of the discussion, the students should be able

to:
 Learn how the release of carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere affects the global temperature
 Think of future actions or ways to prevent global
warming
Greenhouse Gases
   
(2 August
1820 – 4 December 1893) a
John Tyndall prominent 19th-century British engineer.
 19th century, amount of was miniscule
 In his time, manufacturing plants were not
as widespread so the by-product burning
fossil fuel, was not enough to be an issue.
  He concluded that water vapour is the
strongest absorber of radiant heat in the
atmosphere and is the principal gas
controlling air temperature.
  (April 20, 1928 – June 20, 2005) an
Charles David American scientist whose recording
Keeling of carbon dioxide at the Mauna Loa
Observatory first alerted the world to
the possibility
of anthropogenic contribution to the
greenhouse effect and global
warming.
 In the mid-20th century, the
industrialization of many nations
affected the amount of carbon dioxide
in the atmosphere.
 Keeling Curve
 The Keeling curve measures the progressive build up of carbon
dioxide, a greenhouse gas, in the atmosphere.
 The longest uninterrupted instrumental record of atmospheric
CO2 in the world, and it is commonly regarded as one of the best
and most recognizable products of a long-term scientific study.
The curve is considered by many scientists to be a trustworthy
measure of CO2 and it has been interpreted by many climate
scientists as a warning signal for global warming.
Future Actions
What will happen to the climate of the
world in the future?
 Climate is a chaotic system that can only be
understood using computer models
 The challenge is to create sufficient and well
established data to make the predictions as accurate as
possible. (Sparks & Hawkesworth, 2004)
Burning fossil fuels is one of the major sources of
electricity but also leads to higher amounts of carbon
dioxide.

In resolving this issue, all factors must then be

considered. A balanced plan must be created.
Ways you can help fight climate change
 Green your commute
The many ways to reduce your transportation emissions will also make you healthier, happier
and save you a few bucks. Whenever and wherever you can:
Take public transit.
Car-share.
Ride a bike.
Switch to an electric or hybrid vehicle.
 Use energy wisely — save money, too!
Change to energy-efficient light bulbs.
Unplug computers, TVs and other electronics when you’re not using them.
Dryers are energy hogs, so hang dry when you can
 Consume less, waste less, enjoy life more
Focusing on life’s simple pleasures — spending time in nature, being with loved ones
and/or making a difference to others — provides more purpose, belonging and happiness than
buying and consuming.

 Eat for a climate-stable planet

Here are four simple changes you can make to your diet to reduce its climate impact.
Eat meat-free meals.
Buy organic and local whenever possible.
Don’t waste food.
Grow your own.
In a world of more than seven billion people,
each of us is a drop in the bucket. But with
enough drops, we can fill any bucket.
David Suzuki