Global+Issue+-+Group+8

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=Creators=

Alphonso Banureka Kim Ho Jun

=Global Issue - Global Warming=

1. Brief description of the issue. Global Warming means when the Earth’s average temperature rises, causing the sea-level to rise which then have an impact upon the environment in many different ways. - Write THREE questions starting with "What if.....?" about "your global isse." What if…global warming was a lie? What if…global warming was prevented? What if…global warming affected only animals?

- Brainstorm and explain why the world should care about this issue. The world should care about this issue because....... -it is affecting the planet we live on - It could affect us if we are not aware of it. For example if the temperature is too high we have to wear sunscreen before exposing to the sun or else we could get sun burnt. - We need to be aware of what is happening in our world. - it is dangerous - It could affect the environment

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?)// We consider global warming as a global issue because the meaning itself has a relationship to Earth. The rising of average temperature of Earth means it will get hotter and places covered with ice like Antarctica will start melting. If all the places around the world with ice started melting than the sea level will rise. And maybe if it rose to the maximum than this will cause floods or the sea might make some parts (countries) of the world disappear meaning it is now underwater. For example in general, countries around Asia to Pacific, people are forced to leave from their homes. The reason for this is because of the cyclones, floods and also people are suffering from diseases. The scientists are stating that the climate change is caused by the global warming. Similar things like this are happening arouund the world and some places are catching fire because that place is too hot. Lots of people are suffering around the world due to global warming. All this might continue into the future and since it relates to the Earth so much, that is the reason for why we consider global warming as a global issue.

Spreading disease Earlier spring arrival  Plant and animal range shifts and population changes  Coral reef bleaching  Downpours, heavy snowfalls, and flooding  Droughts and fires  Heat waves and periods of unusually warm weather  Ocean warming, sea-level rise and coastal flooding  Glaciers melting  Arctic and Antarctic warming

3. What are some of the different opinions/perspectives on the issue? //(Give examples, evidence and pictures to support your answers above)// There are lot of different opinion/perspectives on global warming because of the people who are involved in different and important jobs. For example an international group of scientist had a meeting in Paris, France and announced that "Global warming is here and humans are "very likely" the blame". What they mean by humans are the human activities done like burning the fossils fuels. Fossil fuels like methane and carbon dioxide trap heat near the surface, a process known as the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon but burning the fossil fuels is causing the Earth's temperature to rise. Scientists predictions are just based on the theory but they have no idea of the facts. Thus people have different opinions and perspectives based on the theory and predictions made by some important and professional people.

4. Why are there different opinion/perspectives on the issue? //(Give examples, evidence and pictures to support your answers above)// There are a lot of different opinions/perspectives on global warming because this issue is impacting countries around the world and organisations are getting worried and bringing awareness. For example the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says " A grave and present danger threatens life on Earth. The fact of global warming is "unequivocal," (having one possible meaning) Another example is developed nations must immediately help fight global warming or the world will face catastrophic floods, droughts and other disasters, according to U.N. report. All this is telling us what is happening to our world and are making prediction of the future. As well as all this is bringing awareness, people are also wanting us to help to stop global warming.



5. What are your individual opinions on the issue? //(each group memeber comments about this)// "My opinion on global warming is if it has way of being stopped why waste time and money into trying to find ways to prevent global warming and start trying to find ways to survive it." - //**Alphonso**// " Well, I think global warming is really bad and I really think everyone should take responsible in trying to help stop global warming as it is affecting the world we live in. If you put it another way, it will going to affect you in the future. Why wait, start now!!! - //**Banu**// "The global warming is serious problem these days. The temperature is increasing each day. According to reports, the sea level is higher and the land is decreasing. So Global Warming is very serious global problem." **//Chang Woo//** "The global warming is a serious problem nowadays. The earth's temperature is increasing very fast but many people don't care about this fact. I think it is very urgent and important problem and I think people noticing global warming is neccessary." **//Jong In//**

6. What are some of the solutions to solve this global issue? There are some solutions that we could help with the global warming but this does not mean by carrying out the solution global warming is going to be prevented totally. Like........
 * **Using recycled paper**
 * **Drive less**
 * **Changing a light** (Replacing a regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent one saves 150 pounds of carbon dioxide each year.)
 * **Use less hot water.**Use less hot water. It takes a lot of energy to heat water
 * **Avoid products with a lot of packaging.**.
 * **Adjust your thermostat.**
 * **Plant a tree.** A single tree can absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime.
 * **Turn off electronic devices when not in use.** Simply turning off your TV, VCR, computer and other electronic devices can save each household thousand of pounds of carbon dioxide each year.

7. Who should carry out the solution(s)? Everyone should carry out the solution since we are part of the world.

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)//

=References= http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/02/02/climate.change.report/ http://www.globalwarming.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=147&Itemid=1 http://earth911.org/blog/2007/04/02/what-can-i-do-to-help-prevent-climate-change/ http://www.climatehotmap.org/ [|] http://www.terradaily.com/reports/Asia_Pacific_Faces_Global_Warming_Disaster_999.html