Climate Change/

Global Warming:
Renewable Energy
Sustainability Efforts

11. 20. 2021

Contents

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Global warming Renewable energy

 Cause and Effects of  Types and it’s benefits in

Global warming. lessening the global
warming.
Global Warming
What is Global Warming?

Global warming is the phenomenon of a gradual

increase in the temperature near the earth’s
surface. This phenomenon has been observed
over the past one or two centuries. This change
has disturbed the climatic pattern of the earth.
However, the concept of global warming is
quite controversial, but the scientists have
provided relevant data in support of the fact
that the temperature of the earth is rising
constantly.
There are several causes of global warming, which have a
negative effect on humans, plants and animals. These causes
may be natural or might be the outcome of human activities.
In order to curb the issues, it is very important to
understand the negative impacts of global warming.
Causes of Global Warming
(Man-Made)
Deforestation
Plants are the main source of oxygen.
They take in carbon dioxide and release
oxygen thereby maintaining
environmental balance. Forests are
being depleted for many domestic and
commercial purposes. This has led
to an environmental imbalance, thereby
giving rise to global warming.
Use of Vehicles
The use of vehicles, even for a very
short distance results in various
gaseous emissions. Vehicles burn
fossil fuels which emit a large
amount of carbon dioxide and
other toxins into the atmosphere
resulting in a temperature
increase.
 Chlorofluorocarbon
With the excessive use of air conditioners
and refrigerators, humans have been adding
CFCs into the environment which affects
the atmospheric ozone layer. The ozone
layer protects the earth surface from the
harmful ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun.
The CFCs has led to ozone layer depletion
making way for the ultraviolet rays, thereby
increasing the temperature of the earth.
Industrial Development
With the advent of industrialization,
the temperature of the earth has
been increasing rapidly. The harmful
emissions from the factories add to
the increasing temperature of the
earth.
 Agriculture
Various farming activities produce
carbon dioxide and methane gas.
These add to the greenhouse
gases in the atmosphere and
increase the temperature of the
earth.
Overpopulation
Increase in population means
more people breathing. This
leads to an increase in the level
of carbon dioxide, the
primary gas causing global
warming, in the atmosphere.
Causes of Global Warming
(Natural Causes)
Volcanoes
Volcanoes are one of the largest
natural contributors to global
warming. The ash and smoke
emitted during volcanic eruptions
goes out into the atmosphere
and affects the climate.
Water Vapour
Water vapour is a kind of greenhouse
gas. Due to the increase in the
earth’s temperature more water gets
evaporated from the water bodies
and stays in the atmosphere adding to
global warming.
Melting Permafrost
Permafrost is there where glaciers
are present. It is a frozen soil that
has environmental gases trapped in
it for several years. As the
permafrost melts, it releases the
gases back into the atmosphere
increasing the earth’s temperature.
Forest Blazes
Forest blazes or forest fires emit a
large amount of carbon-containing
smoke. These gases are released
into the atmosphere and increase
the earth’s temperature resulting
in global warming.
 Effects of
Global Warming
Rise in Temperature

Global warming has led to an incredible

increase in earth’s temperature. Since
1880, the earth’s temperature has
increased by ~1 degrees. This has
resulted in an increase in the
melting of glaciers, which have led to an
increase in the sea level. This could have
devastating effects on coastal regions.
Threats to the Ecosystem

Global warming has affected the

coral reefs that can lead to a loss of
plant and animal lives. Increase in
global temperatures has made the
fragility of coral reefs even worse.
Climate Change
Global warming has led to a
change in climatic conditions.
There are droughts at some
places and floods at some.
This climatic imbalance is the
result of global warming.
Spread of Diseases
Global warming leads to a
change in the patterns of heat
and humidity. This has led
to the movement of
mosquitoes that carry and
spread diseases.
High Mortality Rates
Due to an increase in floods,
tsunamis and other natural
calamities, the average death
toll usually increases. Also, such
events can bring about the spread
of diseases that can hamper
human life.
Loss of Natural Habitat
A global shift in the climate leads to
the loss of habitats of several plants
and animals. In this case, the
animals need to migrate from their
natural habitat and many of them
even become extinct. This is yet
another major impact of global
warming on biodiversity.
Renewable
Energy
What is Renewable Energy?

Is an energy that has been derived

from earth’s natural resources that
are not finite or exhaustible, such as
wind and sunlight. It is an alternative
to the traditional energy that
relies on fossil fuels, and it tends
to be much  less
harmful to the
environment.
 
 ‘To make new again', a renewable resource is one that is naturally
replenished with time.
 Is any energy production which uses one of these resources. Renewable resources
do not have a fixed quantity - more can always be generated.
 Resources are considered non-renewable if they take a very long time to be
created (e.g. fossil fuels) or if their creation happened long ago and is not likely
to happen again (e.g. uranium).
 Primary energy flows are almost always renewable. On the other hand, biofuels
 are renewable and definitely count as fuels.
 7 Types
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy: What Can You Do?
1. Solar
Solar energy is produced using
processes that require no gas
emissions.

Solar energy is derived by capturing

radiant energy from sunlight and
converting it into heat, electricity, or
hot water.
 
Benefits
Sunlight is functionally endless
 There is a limitless supply of solar energy, meaning it could render fossil
fuels obsolete.
 Relying on solar energy rather than fossil fuels also helps us improve
public health and environmental conditions.
 Solar energy could also eliminate energy costs, and in the short term,
reduce your energy bills.
2. Wind
Wind farms capture the energy of wind flow by using
turbines and converting it into electricity.
 Commercial grade wind-powered generating systems
can power many different organizations,
 Single-wind turbines are used to help supplement
pre-existing energy organizations.
 Utility-scale wind farms, which are purchased by
contract or wholesale.
Benefits
 Clean energy source
 Doesn’t produce carbon dioxide, or release any harmful products
that can cause environmental degradation.
 Negatively affect human health like smog, acid rain, or other heat-
trapping gases.
 Can also open up new avenues for jobs and job training.
3. Hydroelectric
Ex. Dam Turbines -water flows through the
dam’s turbines to produce electricity, known
as pumped-storage hydropower.

Benefits
 Very versatile and can be generated using
both large scale projects
 Does not generate pollution, and more
environmentally-friendly energy
 
4. Geothermal
Is heat that is trapped beneath the earth’s
crust from the formation of the Earth 4.5
billion years ago and from radioactive decay.
This heat can be captured and used to
produce geothermal energy by using
steam that comes from the heated water
pumping below the surface, which then rises
to the top and can be used to operate a
turbine. 
Benefits
 Has a significant potential for energy supply.
 Is naturally replenished and therefore does not run
a risk of depleting (on a human timescale).
5. Ocean
Ex. (1) thermal -and mechanical. Ocean thermal energy
relies on warm water surface temperatures to generate
energy through a variety of different systems. (2)
Ocean mechanical energy uses the ebbs and flows of
the tides to generate energy, which is created by the
earth’s rotation and gravity from the moon.

Benefits
Wave energy is predictable and it’s easy to estimate
the amount of energy that will be produced.
 
6. Hydrogen
Hydrogen needs to be combined with other elements, such as
oxygen to make water as it does not occur naturally as a gas
on its own. When hydrogen is separated from another
element it can be used for both fuel and electricity.

Benefits
 Hydrogen can be used as a clean burning fuel, which leads
to less pollution and a cleaner environment.
 Used for fuel cells and can be used for powering an
electric motor.
7. Biomass
Bioenergy is a renewable energy derived
from biomass.
Using wood in your fireplace is an example of
biomass that most people are familiar with.
Ex. burning biomass, or harnessing
methane gas which is produced by the natural
decomposition of organic materials in ponds or
even landfills.
Benefits
The use of biomass in energy production creates carbon dioxide that is
put into the air, but the regeneration of plants consumes the same
amount of carbon dioxide, which is said to create a balanced atmosphere.
Biomass can be used in a number of different ways in our daily lives, not
only for personal use, but businesses as well.
How Renewable Energy Reduces
Climate Change/Global Warming?

BENEFITS OF RENEWABLE
ENERGY
 Cleaner atmosphere
As energy production shifts to renewable sources, we expect
that there will be a reduction in such gas emissions. Fewer
emissions mean less pollution in our atmosphere.
 Better air quality
With renewable energy, we no longer have to cut trees down to
access fossil resources. We can plant new trees in deforested
areas. As a result, air quality in any area with more trees
improves.
 Improved public health
Having better controls in place limit the impacts. 

For example, the amount of CO2 released while burning a tree

for biomass is around the same amount which that tree
captured in its lifetime. This can make biomass carbon- neutral
 (zero impact). 
 Protection of natural habitats
Renewable energy production is a lot more responsible. As a
result, contractors pay better attention to their energy plant
locations. They also consider the potential impact on the
animals who live there.

• Cannot be depleted over time and can be replenished within

a short period.
Conclusion
The switch to renewable energy is just one contributing
element towards a solution for climate change and global
warming. But it’s a big one. Further, the adverse impacts
of climate change and global warming are not linear.
They affect plants, animals, humans, and other
organisms alike. To make a change, we can start by
redirecting our energy needs to more sustainable
sources.
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