https://padlet.com/jdegnan4/uay7chwznknamet A short intro to climate science en-us 2021-09-30 17:50:00 UTC 2023-02-18 12:37:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30e.png jdegnan4 https://padlet.com/jdegnan4/uay7chwznknamet/wish/1782710567 As the sea level rises, coastal communities flood more frequently, and are hit by more hurricanes yearly.]]> 2021-09-30 23:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jdegnan4/uay7chwznknamet/wish/1782710567 jdegnan4 https://padlet.com/jdegnan4/uay7chwznknamet/wish/1782717010 2021-09-30 23:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jdegnan4/uay7chwznknamet/wish/1782717010 jdegnan4 https://padlet.com/jdegnan4/uay7chwznknamet/wish/1782723791 Carbon is the the most abundant greenhouse gas created by humans. Using things fueled by coal, oil, and natural gas release carbon into the air. Trees can absorb this, but there aren't nearly enough to deal with the emissions.]]> 2021-09-30 23:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jdegnan4/uay7chwznknamet/wish/1782723791 jdegnan4 https://padlet.com/jdegnan4/uay7chwznknamet/wish/1782738554 As the poles continue to heat up, it can cause changes in the way wind moves around the earth, as hot and cold air don't like to mix. Notably, this caused the snowstorm in Texas during early 2021.]]> 2021-09-30 23:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jdegnan4/uay7chwznknamet/wish/1782738554 jdegnan4 https://padlet.com/jdegnan4/uay7chwznknamet/wish/1782750087 As climate change effects the entire planet, some people may lose safe access to their homeland, even if they barely contribute to the issue. For example, the small island nation of Kiribati is expected to sink under the rising sea within the next 50 years.]]> 2021-10-01 00:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jdegnan4/uay7chwznknamet/wish/1782750087 jdegnan4 https://padlet.com/jdegnan4/uay7chwznknamet/wish/1782755507 Solving climate change requires a massive change in our economy, as we move away from fossil fuels. However, many countries do not have the money to do this, and will need help from richer countries, such as the USA, China, and Europe.]]> 2021-10-01 00:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jdegnan4/uay7chwznknamet/wish/1782755507