https://padlet.com/3516333/euxer51zz3hqgwdu en-us 2023-03-28 10:45:32 UTC 2026-01-08 10:55:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f643.png 3516333 https://padlet.com/3516333/euxer51zz3hqgwdu/wish/2534846674 Global warming is the term used to refer to the gradual increase of the temperature of the Earth as a result of more greenhouse gases (mostly produced by human activity). Greenhouse gases act like a blanket around the Earth, trapping heat, and they are really important.]]> 2023-03-28 11:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/3516333/euxer51zz3hqgwdu/wish/2534846674 3516333 https://padlet.com/3516333/euxer51zz3hqgwdu/wish/2534851470 2023-03-28 11:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/3516333/euxer51zz3hqgwdu/wish/2534851470 3516333 https://padlet.com/3516333/euxer51zz3hqgwdu/wish/2534852175

Generating energy – a lot of power generation for electricity and the vast majority of home heating are still done by burning fossil fuels, such as gas. In the UK, emissions from electricity have gone down rapidly in recent years, thanks to our reductions in burning coal for energy and dramatic increases in renewable energy generation.

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Deforestation – because trees store carbon as they grow, cutting or burning down trees releases that carbon into the atmosphere. Farmers may cut down trees or clear land using fire to produce soya for animal feed, such as in the Amazon. In other parts of the world, natural forests are cleared for timber, mining or palm oil.

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Plastics and waste – plastics are made from fossil fuels, releasing emissions through their production. Globally, about 40% of plastics are used as packaging. Because so little is recycled (and it would be hard to recycle that much plastic anyway), dealing with waste releases emissions when incinerated (burned) or put into landfill – making it a bigger climate problem than it initially seems.

]]> 2023-03-28 11:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/3516333/euxer51zz3hqgwdu/wish/2534854238 3516333 https://padlet.com/3516333/euxer51zz3hqgwdu/wish/2534859069 The health effects on human living of Global warming include increased respiratory and cardiovascular disease, injuries and premature deaths related to extreme weather events, changes in the prevalence and geographical distribution of food- and water-borne illnesses and other infectious diseases, and threats to mental health. 
Global warming will also cause more flooding and forest fires on land which will have an effect on us. Land will be lost and houses could be wrecked leaving people stranded. ]]> 2023-03-28 11:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/3516333/euxer51zz3hqgwdu/wish/2534859069 3516333 https://padlet.com/3516333/euxer51zz3hqgwdu/wish/2534864761 2023-03-28 11:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/3516333/euxer51zz3hqgwdu/wish/2534864761 3516333 https://padlet.com/3516333/euxer51zz3hqgwdu/wish/2534872665

increased use of renewable energy (wind, solar, biomass) and combined heat and power installations

When possible, walk or ride your bike in order to avoid carbon emissions completely. Carpooling and public transportation drastically reduce CO2 emissions by spreading them out over many riders.

Turn off lights you’re not using and when you leave the room. Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact flourescent or LED ones.

Make energy efficiency a primary consideration when choosing a new furnace, air conditioning unit, dishwasher, or refrigerator. Products bearing the ENERGY STAR label are recognized for having superior efficiency.

instead of driving all the time, use the bike, walk or get public transport.

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