GLOBAL WARMING GLOBAL WARMING Extreme weather video http
GLOBAL WARMING
GLOBAL WARMING
• Extreme weather video • http: //youtu. be/l. UJl. Wsw 1 s. GU
GLOBAL WARMING Climate changes do occur naturally and have occurred (ice ages for example)
• However…we are causing climate change to occur MUCH FASTER than it would have naturally
Animation of greenhouse effect • http: //youtu. be/BPJJM_h. CFj 0
How will this climate change affect Canadians? ? • Outdoor skating rinks will disappear
How will this climate change affect Canadians? ? • Mountain glaciers will melt faster
How will this climate change affect Canadians? ? • Warmer oceans will mean fewer icebergs – so less obstacles for ships? ?
How will this climate change affect Canadians? ? • Bitterly cold winter temp. will be replaced by warmer temps. All over Canada – esp. in the North
Or will it actually get colder? ? • Polar vortex • http: //youtu. be/2 IS 8 Hv 4 f. Cb. A
How will this climate change affect Canadians? ? • Freshwater lake levels will drop, harming the shipping industry (and cottage life!)
How will this climate change affect Canadians? ? • More severe draughts are expected in the Prairies, which is already dry
How will this climate change affect Canadians? ? • Warm ocean temps. may make Canada’s rainiest winters even wetter (West Coast)
How will this climate change affect Canadians? ? • Areas of permafrost will melt – causing floods
Saving Earth from Climate Change - How to? • http: //youtu. be/Egc. Bzs 25 ip. M
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