https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77 Unit 2.2 en-us 2018-10-24 16:45:23 UTC 2018-11-05 15:49:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Carfront.png itoope1_1 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296559498 In Kiribati, voluntary migration is taking place to FIJI, before the devastating impacts of climate change occur!]]> 2018-10-24 16:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296559498 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588017 In Florida, the inundation levels are increasing and are getting worse and worse. To decrease this, the government is using government funded money to put in new drain pipes, as well as raising the roads to allow for a natural draining system. If tis continues to occur, the taxes will be very increased, causing for social and economic issues. ]]> 2018-10-24 17:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588017 taylor_watt https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588036 In Florida, rising ocean levels caused by melting ice in the Arctic is beginning to cause flooding. Florida is adding flood control structures to help battle this major issue. ]]> 2018-10-24 17:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588036 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588078 Climate change is affecting the ice glaciers and is resulting in them being melted which is leading to rising sea levels which is affecting the wildlife, their habitats and the environment.]]> 2018-10-24 17:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588078 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588123 The Great Barrier Reef in Australia has been deteriorating due to the rise in ocean temperature. The rise in temperature causes coral bleaching which is a condition where coral turns white and dies off. As coral dies off it will negatively impact the ecosystem because the wildlife are losing a source of food]]> 2018-10-24 17:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588123 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588267 Deadly typhoons, are occurring more often now because of the rising temperatures causing hurricanes to form more easily because of the warmer water and travel farther inland because of the energy it gains. This has forced people who in the Phillippines to migrate out of their countries out of places that would have been safe 100 years ago. For example typhoon Manghkut which recently hit the Philippines in September was one of the most powerful typhoons that has ever hit there and they are only excepted to get bigger.]]> 2018-10-24 17:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588267 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588345 Droughts are becoming more severe and more frequent in Australia due to climate warming, causing water shortages, losses in agriculture, and wildfires.]]> 2018-10-24 17:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588345 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588657 Due to the increasing use of palm oil, a very cheap ingredient found in many frozen foods and everyday items. The rainforests of Indonesia are being cut down at alarming rates. The corrupt Indonesian government and corrpurations have not implied any penalties and backlashes, to limit the diminishment of these important rainforests. These trees are vital for the consumption of carbon dioxide and releasing of oxygen. When cut down these trees can no longer consume CO2 and then release it once again into the atmosphere where it contributes to the greenhouse effect. ]]> 2018-10-24 17:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588657 blake_macisaac https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588893 Rising ocean temperatures have caused coral bleaching and the reef is prone to mass die-offs. ]]> 2018-10-24 17:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296588893 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296589094 In Greenland,melting ice is causing mass flooding and indirectly causing sea levels to rise greatly affecting areas like Miami and New Orleans due to climate change ]]> 2018-10-24 17:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296589094 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296589551 Climate change in California is affecting , from 2012 to 2016, the state experienced one of the worst droughts in history, wild fires have also become more frequent and severe over the past few decades. Droughts dry out the land, killing plant life, these dead plants act as tinder, igniting when the heat gets high, or lighting strikes the area, or a cigarette is tossed.]]> 2018-10-24 17:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296589551 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296589615 In China, the pollution being caused by the burning of fossil fuels (climate change) is leading to poor air quality, causing health concerns such as respiration issues. Called the airpocalypse showing how bad is the air quality is.]]> 2018-10-24 17:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296589615 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296590138 Monsoon rains in India are becoming more severe and causing inundation of farmland.]]> 2018-10-24 17:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296590138 blake_macisaac https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296592251 With increasing temperatures significant snowmelt continues to shorten the season for winter sports. ]]> 2018-10-24 17:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296592251 taylor_watt https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296594846 The Maldives is the lowest-lying country and is susceptible to climbing tide levels. The Maldives have a chance of vanishing completely if global warming continues on it's path. ]]> 2018-10-24 17:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296594846 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296595631 In Venice there is a danger of flooding in the future because of the rise in sea levels. This could impact the huge tourist market that Venice has if these floods become more severe]]> 2018-10-24 17:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296595631 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296597674 2018-10-24 17:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296597674 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296597808 A north west passage with no ice; ie. cruise ships are passing through with no ice]]> 2018-10-24 17:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296597808 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296598593 Salt water intrusion into aquifer  ]]> 2018-10-24 17:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296598593 https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296599302 Droughts have created migration and conflict.]]> 2018-10-24 17:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/itoope1_1/rg59ry9p6y77/wish/296599302