Global+Issue+-+Group+3

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=Global Issue - Global Warming=

Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth's temperature which can cause climate change in time.
 * __1. Brief description of the issue.__**

__**- Write THREE questions starting with "What if.....?" about "your global issue."**__
 * What if** Global Warming couldnt be stopped?
 * What if** we knew that Global Warming would occur, what would our world look like after?
 * What if** Global Warming had nothing to do with the building up of 'Greenhouse Gases' in the atmosphere, it was all a myth?

__**- Brainstorm and explain why the world should care about this issue.**__

Global Warming is considered a Global issue because it not only affects us humans but it also affects animals, plant life and oceans. People around the world are affecting the atmosphere by driving more, cutting down of trees and more. Therefore, this issue is considered a Global Issue because literally the entire globe and its inhabitants are affecting our atmosphere, thus, causing a catastrophic issue in the future. Many food chains are broken due to Global Warming. For example sea krill are the main source of food for the antarctic animals, when the krill die due to the high acidity of the sea they die. We as humans suffer because the temperature would rapidly increase and also our countries in which we live in will be covered in water. The two poles, North and South, are going to be the source of all this water. When Earth begins to heat up the ice bergs in the two poles start to melt. This causes the sea levels to rise. __**3. What are some of the different opinions/perspectives on the issue? //(Give examples, evidence and pictures to support your answers above)//
 * __2. Why do you consider this a global issue?__** //**__(Who does it affect? Where is it occurring? What proportion of the world is affected or will be affected in the future?)__**//

4. Why are there different opinion/perspectives on the issue? //(Give examples, evidence and pictures to support your answers above)//**__

__**5.**__ **__What are your individual opinions on the issue?__** //(each group memeber comments about this)// My initial thought of Global Warming was 'Who cares'. But after reading more in depth about the consequences of this Global Issue it changed my opinion about Global Warming. Many people may say Global Warming is inevitable but in my opinion I think the inevitable can be changed. There are many solutions that can prevent Global Warming but unfortunately many of these solutions are being abused. For example Ethiopia has lost 98% of its forest regions in the last 50 years and it still begins to increase. This is a very serious situation as it will not be able to help the atmosphere also it will take a very long time to grow back. The main reason for deforestation in Ethiopia is because of the demand for agriculture and fuel wood. I think that the world should become more aware of this situation because in time deforestation will take its toll on the atmosphere if countries like ethiopia, Brazil, Madagascar continue diminshing forests. Solutions that prevent Global Warming may come at an expense, but it is all worth it. I think that car manufactures should stop designing more and more cars as this will make more people buy them. Also increasing the price per litre on petrol would help reduce the number of drivers. One thing that I am afraid about is how technology is going to affect the future and how we live our lives because with all the new gadgets, the demand for all these new inventions is sure to skyrocket. Many teenagers dream of having cool cars with the interior and exterior 'PIMPED' and that has increased the number of drivers on the roads. If technology keeps improving then who knows not only how many drivers will be on the road but how many TONNES! of carbon dioxide there will be in the atmosphere. Very briefly I think that many countries in which deforestation occurs should stop cutting down trees as this will cause Global Warming. I think that countries in the world should reiterate ways to prevent Global Warming because alot of people dont care about it through TV Ads, Billboards, News Paper Articles, books or even news broadcasts. Scientists say we have only 30 years left on Earth. I know we can stop Global Warming and prevent the inevitable. Our future childrens lives are up to us. (Tramaine)

__**6.**__ **__What are some of the solutions to solve this global issue__** There are many ways in which we can prevent Global Warming. For example we can all drive less and start travelling by bike or just walk. Buses are also a helpful way to travel, even though it still affects the atmosphere but it will be far less than everyone going by car. Planting trees is a helpful way because trees absorb carbon dioxide. This method is beneficial for both humans and trees. Trees require Carbon dioxide for food and Earth needs a decrease in carbon dioxide, so by planting trees trees and our world benefit. Burning less Fossil Fuels and wood is another way of preventing Global Warming. Fossil Fuels are substances like oil and coal. Carbon is stored inside wood, when wood is combusted (burnt) Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere with the result, Global Warming. One final method that isnt too hard to do is to change incandescent lightbulbs to fluorescent bulbs. This is a helpful method because incandescent bulbs convert consumed energy into 90% heat energy and only 10% light whereas fluorescent bulbs convert energy to 90% light and only 10% heat, thus making the bulbs much more efficient and safe for the environment. In conclusion we can say that there are numerous ways to prevent Global Warming such as travelling by foot/bus, planting more trees, burning less fossil fuels and wood, changing lightbulbs and more. These solutions can be efficient for you and the environment around you or they can cost us lots and lots of money, but we are all doing a good deed to help prevent Global Warming. (Tramaine) __**7. Who should carry out the solution(s)**__

__**8. Imagine your group is in charge of deciding what the world should do about the issue. Brainstorm the ways that you would solve your global issue. Justify your choice. //(You will need to work together on this)//**__ <> This is very important issue these day. The more people use gasoline, to use cars, heat, or etc, the hotter the earth becomes. If this goes on like this, we can't live on the earth. The iceberg in North Pole are melting now, the sea level keep going upward and JAPAN might be sunken in the future. It should be global problem and we have to solve it. My opinion about global warming is it should be stop!. There are many opinion about global warming. Some scientist said that it is natural phenomenon. But I don't think so. The movie called "Unconvinient truth", Al GORE said that it is very "weird". OF course there were up and down period in carbondioxide density, it increase more that twice in recent 30years. It is absoulutely weird. The average temperature of the earth is increasing too. No one can disagree with global warming. We have to gather the force and must solve this problem. =References= Hi, My name is Kim Hyun Woo My issue is glabal warming global warming is caused by certain gases that prevent infra red rays to go out of the Earth. Typical example of these gases are SO2, CO2 and so forth. If global warming continues, the Earth is getting warmer and warmer. It can be thought not very seriously, but global Warming can bring about many bad effects to Earth 's climate. I think this must be prevented ! If it
 * 1. Why is this a global issue?**
 * 2. Whar is your opinion?**
 * 3. Why might others disagree with you?**

continues, then someday we will die because of hot temperature. I think that there are no people who disagree with my opinion because it is very serious issue.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deforestation - Question 5 (Deforestation) http://www.wikihow.com/Reduce-Your-Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions - Question 6 (preventing Global Warming)