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The Case for Global Warming Group #6 By Jason Liao, Richard Tyas, and Gregory Zilberg ht t p://w ww.flickr.com /phot os/m cgrat hs/3597037843/
What is Global Warming?
The
increase of the Earth’s average surface temperature caused by greenhouse gases. Both man-made and natural.
Causes of Global Warming
Fossil
fuel
◦ Coal ◦ Petroleum ◦ Oil ◦ Natural gas Methane Deforestation
Jason Liao
Effects of Global Warming Warmer climate. Melting
of the polar ice caps.
Rising
sea levels. Intensified droughts and heat waves.
ht t p://www.flickr.com /phot os/coreburn/29305104 Jason Liao
Effects of Global Warming More and stronger hurricanes. Spread of disease. Economic damages. Habitation destruction.
Jason Liao
Skeptics of Global Warming!
Our objective is to prove that global warming is real beyond any arguments that skeptics may come up with.
To win this case, we have to look into what skeptics are claiming for the warmer climate.
Let’s play devil’s advocate.
Jason Liao
Facts Disproving GW
CO2 is not a pollutant. In fact, it is necessary for life to be sustained on Earth. Water vapor is the most prevalent greenhouse gas, not CO2.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenyai/54090518/ /
There are at least 33 occurrences of receding of ice shelves in history. Richie Tyas
The Climate Bill is a Hoax! The bill states that it will cut emissions by 20%
by 2020. There is no solid evidence that global warming is occurring. The Senate is trying to predict an outcome that is not truly foreseeable in the future. America was built on industry and factories, but this bill will try to neutralize these assets.
Richie Tyas
Conclusion of Skeptics Why
should we believe that the world is going to end because of greenhouse gases and decaying ozone layer?
There
is no real evidence; these changes were not noted in earlier times.
Richie Tyas
Positions Against Global Warming Argument Misinformed Argument Cherry Picking Urban Myths Non-Scientific
Gregory Zilberg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/southernpixel/3480710493/
Uninformed
Some Examples No
evidence Not Enough Time To Determine Colder temperatures in x Satellite Records vs. Models Antarctic Sea Ice Fluctuating Arctic Sea Ice Melt %
Gregory Zilberg
Some Examples
Gregory Zilberg
Proving the Case Is
it happening? Yes. All effects of global warming are proven and supported by research. We can all feel the heat.
Jason Liao
Arctic Ice Shrinkage
280,000 square miles of ice disappeared in a year. From 1958-1976, the average thickness of ice was 10 feet. Now, the ice is less than 4 feet. Increased methane release in the air. In 2007, the Arctic ice was at its 30 year low.
ht t p://www.flickr.com /phot os/yt whit elight /184253655/
ht t p://www.flickr.com /phot os/lapst rake/2310383852/ Jason Liao
Higher Temperatures
Average air temperature has increased 1.1°F over the century. If carbon emission aren’t reduced, average air temperature can increase 3-10°F. Starts the domino effect.
Jason Liao
Rising Sea Levels
Warmer temperatures cause ice to melt. Sea level has risen about 20 mm since the 1800s. Sea level rises 3 mm/year.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tim_norris/2899047581/
Ocean continues to become warmer and overcome cooler waters.
Jason Liao
Heat Waves and Diseases
In 2003, more than 20,000 people in Europe and 1,500 people died of heat waves.
Warmer temperatures allow animals, insects, and microbes to thrive in once-cold areas.
In 2000, climate change caused over 150,000 deaths in the world.
Jason Liao
Stronger Storms
Hurricanes and tropical storms get energy from warm water.
ht t p://www.flickr.com /phot os/sm it em e/218203422/
Ex. Hurricane Katrina.
Jason Liao
Killing Off Wildlife Research shows that by 2050, ¼ of all species will become extinct. In 1998, the species Golden Toad was driven into extinction by global warming. Destroying coral reefs by suffocating the algae. Birds will head to cooler climates.
Jason Liao
Conclusion on Global Warming
Global warming is a very real danger to our way of life as we know it. Every day we get closer to reaching a disaster caused by the steadily increasing warming of the atmosphere. There may be no absolutely conclusive evidence that right-out silences the skeptics, but there is enough conclusive evidence in favor of the argument FOR Global Warming.
Gregory Zilberg
Citations/References
University of Copenhagen (2009, March 11). Rising Sea Levels Set To Have Major Impacts Around The World. ScienceDaily. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090310104742.htm World Wildlife Fund (2008, September 16). Arctic Sea Ice At Lowest Recorded Level Ever.ScienceDaily. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080915162428.htm Author Warns Of Damaging Domino Effect . (2000, July 17). UN Wire: Email News Covering the United Nations and the World. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.unwire.org/unwire/20000717/9822_story.asp Gardiner, L. (2004, June 23). Effects of Climate Change Today. Windows to the Universe. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/climate/cli_effects.h
Citations/References
Author Warns Of Damaging Domino Effect . (2000, July 17). UN Wire: Email News Covering the United Nations and the World. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.unwire.org/unwire/20000717/9822_story.asp Gardiner, L. (2004, June 23). Effects of Climate Change Today. Windows to the Universe. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/climate/cli_effects.h Climate Change - Impacts of climate change and global warming: Feel the heat . (2009, November 19). The Nature Conservancy - Protecting Nature, Preserving Life . Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/issues/ for, m. w. (n.d.). Global Warming: The Evidence.EcoBridge. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://ecobridge.org/content/g_ evd.htm
Citations/References
Climate Change - Impacts of climate change and global warming: Feel the heat . (2009, November 19). The Nature Conservancy - Protecting Nature, Preserving Life . Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/issues/ for, m. w. (n.d.). Global Warming: The Evidence.EcoBridge. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://ecobridge.org/content/g_ evd.htm Markham, D. (2009, June 7). Global warming effects and causes: a top 10 list: planetsave. Retrieved from http://planetsave.com/blog/2009/06/07/global-warmingeffects-and-causes-a-top-10-list/ 'StefanVDS', . (Photographer). (2009). The Ice is giving up [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/stefanvds/3234195001/
Citations/References
(n.d.). Arctic Shrinkage. Wikipedia - the free online encyclopedia. Retrieved (2009, November 18) from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_shrinkage NatGeoNews, . (2007, June 14). Global warming fast facts. National Geographic, Retrieved from http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/12/1206_041 206_global_warming.html McCarthy, M., & Usborne, D. (2006). massive surge in disappearance of arctic sea ice sparks global warning. The Independent, Retrieved from http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/massive-surge-indisappearance-of-arctic-sea-ice-sparks-global-warning416068.html
Citations/References
Simmons, . (2007, September 11). 5 deadliest effects of global warming: global warming effects, causes of global warming and effects on global warming. Retrieved from http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/sciencetech/5deadliest-effects-of-global-warming/276 Beck, C. (2006, October). How to Talk to a climate skeptic: responses to the most common skeptical arguments on global warming . Retrieved from http://www.grist.org/article/series/skeptics/ Glover, P. C. (2007). TEN MYTHS of Global Warming. Retrieved November 17, 2009, from Global Warming Hysteria: http://www.globalwarminghysteria.com/ten-myths-of-globalwarming/
Citations/References
MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. (1996). Senate Climate Bill Would Cut Emissions 20 Percent by 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2009, from PBS Web Site: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/environment/july-dec09/clim Beck, C. (2006, October). How to Talk to a climate skeptic: responses to the most common skeptical arguments on global warming . Retrieved from http://www.grist.org/article/series/skeptics/ (n.d.). Introduction to global warming. Retrieved from http://www.bigmelt.com/introduction-to-global-warming Competitive Enterprise Institute, . (2009). Globalwarming.org | climate change news and analysis. Retrieved from http://www.globalwarming.org/
Citations/References
(2009). Greenhouse Gas. Wikipedia - the free online encyclopedia. Retrieved (2009, November 19) from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenhouse_gas Herron, J. (n.d.). Global warming hoax: news. Retrieved from http://www.globalwarminghoax.com/news.php (2009). What is Global warming?. National Geographic, Retrieved from http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment /global-warming/gw-overview.html
What is Global Warming?
The
increase of the Earth’s average surface temperature caused by greenhouse gases. Both man-made and natural.
Causes of Global Warming
Fossil
fuel
◦ Coal ◦ Petroleum ◦ Oil ◦ Natural gas Methane Deforestation
Jason Liao
Effects of Global Warming Warmer climate. Melting
of the polar ice caps.
Rising
sea levels. Intensified droughts and heat waves.
ht t p://www.flickr.com /phot os/coreburn/29305104 Jason Liao
Effects of Global Warming More and stronger hurricanes. Spread of disease. Economic damages. Habitation destruction.
Jason Liao
Skeptics of Global Warming!
Our objective is to prove that global warming is real beyond any arguments that skeptics may come up with.
To win this case, we have to look into what skeptics are claiming for the warmer climate.
Let’s play devil’s advocate.
Jason Liao
Facts Disproving GW
CO2 is not a pollutant. In fact, it is necessary for life to be sustained on Earth. Water vapor is the most prevalent greenhouse gas, not CO2.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenyai/54090518/ /
There are at least 33 occurrences of receding of ice shelves in history. Richie Tyas
The Climate Bill is a Hoax! The bill states that it will cut emissions by 20%
by 2020. There is no solid evidence that global warming is occurring. The Senate is trying to predict an outcome that is not truly foreseeable in the future. America was built on industry and factories, but this bill will try to neutralize these assets.
Richie Tyas
Conclusion of Skeptics Why
should we believe that the world is going to end because of greenhouse gases and decaying ozone layer?
There
is no real evidence; these changes were not noted in earlier times.
Richie Tyas
Positions Against Global Warming Argument Misinformed Argument Cherry Picking Urban Myths Non-Scientific
Gregory Zilberg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/southernpixel/3480710493/
Uninformed
Some Examples No
evidence Not Enough Time To Determine Colder temperatures in x Satellite Records vs. Models Antarctic Sea Ice Fluctuating Arctic Sea Ice Melt %
Gregory Zilberg
Some Examples
Gregory Zilberg
Proving the Case Is
it happening? Yes. All effects of global warming are proven and supported by research. We can all feel the heat.
Jason Liao
Arctic Ice Shrinkage
280,000 square miles of ice disappeared in a year. From 1958-1976, the average thickness of ice was 10 feet. Now, the ice is less than 4 feet. Increased methane release in the air. In 2007, the Arctic ice was at its 30 year low.
ht t p://www.flickr.com /phot os/yt whit elight /184253655/
ht t p://www.flickr.com /phot os/lapst rake/2310383852/ Jason Liao
Higher Temperatures
Average air temperature has increased 1.1°F over the century. If carbon emission aren’t reduced, average air temperature can increase 3-10°F. Starts the domino effect.
Jason Liao
Rising Sea Levels
Warmer temperatures cause ice to melt. Sea level has risen about 20 mm since the 1800s. Sea level rises 3 mm/year.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tim_norris/2899047581/
Ocean continues to become warmer and overcome cooler waters.
Jason Liao
Heat Waves and Diseases
In 2003, more than 20,000 people in Europe and 1,500 people died of heat waves.
Warmer temperatures allow animals, insects, and microbes to thrive in once-cold areas.
In 2000, climate change caused over 150,000 deaths in the world.
Jason Liao
Stronger Storms
Hurricanes and tropical storms get energy from warm water.
ht t p://www.flickr.com /phot os/sm it em e/218203422/
Ex. Hurricane Katrina.
Jason Liao
Killing Off Wildlife Research shows that by 2050, ¼ of all species will become extinct. In 1998, the species Golden Toad was driven into extinction by global warming. Destroying coral reefs by suffocating the algae. Birds will head to cooler climates.
Jason Liao
Conclusion on Global Warming
Global warming is a very real danger to our way of life as we know it. Every day we get closer to reaching a disaster caused by the steadily increasing warming of the atmosphere. There may be no absolutely conclusive evidence that right-out silences the skeptics, but there is enough conclusive evidence in favor of the argument FOR Global Warming.
Gregory Zilberg
Citations/References
University of Copenhagen (2009, March 11). Rising Sea Levels Set To Have Major Impacts Around The World. ScienceDaily. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090310104742.htm World Wildlife Fund (2008, September 16). Arctic Sea Ice At Lowest Recorded Level Ever.ScienceDaily. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080915162428.htm Author Warns Of Damaging Domino Effect . (2000, July 17). UN Wire: Email News Covering the United Nations and the World. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.unwire.org/unwire/20000717/9822_story.asp Gardiner, L. (2004, June 23). Effects of Climate Change Today. Windows to the Universe. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/climate/cli_effects.h
Citations/References
Author Warns Of Damaging Domino Effect . (2000, July 17). UN Wire: Email News Covering the United Nations and the World. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.unwire.org/unwire/20000717/9822_story.asp Gardiner, L. (2004, June 23). Effects of Climate Change Today. Windows to the Universe. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/climate/cli_effects.h Climate Change - Impacts of climate change and global warming: Feel the heat . (2009, November 19). The Nature Conservancy - Protecting Nature, Preserving Life . Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/issues/ for, m. w. (n.d.). Global Warming: The Evidence.EcoBridge. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://ecobridge.org/content/g_ evd.htm
Citations/References
Climate Change - Impacts of climate change and global warming: Feel the heat . (2009, November 19). The Nature Conservancy - Protecting Nature, Preserving Life . Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/issues/ for, m. w. (n.d.). Global Warming: The Evidence.EcoBridge. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://ecobridge.org/content/g_ evd.htm Markham, D. (2009, June 7). Global warming effects and causes: a top 10 list: planetsave. Retrieved from http://planetsave.com/blog/2009/06/07/global-warmingeffects-and-causes-a-top-10-list/ 'StefanVDS', . (Photographer). (2009). The Ice is giving up [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/stefanvds/3234195001/
Citations/References
(n.d.). Arctic Shrinkage. Wikipedia - the free online encyclopedia. Retrieved (2009, November 18) from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_shrinkage NatGeoNews, . (2007, June 14). Global warming fast facts. National Geographic, Retrieved from http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/12/1206_041 206_global_warming.html McCarthy, M., & Usborne, D. (2006). massive surge in disappearance of arctic sea ice sparks global warning. The Independent, Retrieved from http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/massive-surge-indisappearance-of-arctic-sea-ice-sparks-global-warning416068.html
Citations/References
Simmons, . (2007, September 11). 5 deadliest effects of global warming: global warming effects, causes of global warming and effects on global warming. Retrieved from http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/sciencetech/5deadliest-effects-of-global-warming/276 Beck, C. (2006, October). How to Talk to a climate skeptic: responses to the most common skeptical arguments on global warming . Retrieved from http://www.grist.org/article/series/skeptics/ Glover, P. C. (2007). TEN MYTHS of Global Warming. Retrieved November 17, 2009, from Global Warming Hysteria: http://www.globalwarminghysteria.com/ten-myths-of-globalwarming/
Citations/References
MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. (1996). Senate Climate Bill Would Cut Emissions 20 Percent by 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2009, from PBS Web Site: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/environment/july-dec09/clim Beck, C. (2006, October). How to Talk to a climate skeptic: responses to the most common skeptical arguments on global warming . Retrieved from http://www.grist.org/article/series/skeptics/ (n.d.). Introduction to global warming. Retrieved from http://www.bigmelt.com/introduction-to-global-warming Competitive Enterprise Institute, . (2009). Globalwarming.org | climate change news and analysis. Retrieved from http://www.globalwarming.org/
Citations/References
(2009). Greenhouse Gas. Wikipedia - the free online encyclopedia. Retrieved (2009, November 19) from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenhouse_gas Herron, J. (n.d.). Global warming hoax: news. Retrieved from http://www.globalwarminghoax.com/news.php (2009). What is Global warming?. National Geographic, Retrieved from http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment /global-warming/gw-overview.html
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