Global Warming

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Lavender Li

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ii

List of Figures iii

Introduction 1

Global Warming 1

Greenhouse Effect 2

The Effects of Global Warming 3

Rising Temperature 3

Disappearing Glacier 4

Rising Sea Level 6

Tourism Impacts 7

Solution 8

The Kyoto Protocol 8

Fuel Efficiency 10

Individual Efforts 11

Conclusion 14

Work Cites 15

List of Figures

Figure 1: Greenhouse Effect 2

Figure 2: Greenhouse Gases Contribution to Global Warming 3

Figure 3: Global Temperature Changes (1880-2000) 3

Figure 4: North Cascade Glacier Cumulative Annual Balance 4

Figure 5: Disappearing Glacier 5

Figure 6: Sea Level Rising 6

Figure 7: Participation in Kyoto Protocol 9

Introduction

As we all know, the temperature is rising year by year, but many people probably haven’t realized what the rising temperature means to our day to day lives. Global Warming – the worldwide warming trend is underway – this is we’ve never seen before and probably could put a serious dent in our winter adventures (Climate Facts Global Warming101).

The earth Global warming is a real threat to our environment and our economy, and a big concern for skiers and snowboarders. It’s also a bottom line issue for the ski area industry, and tens of thousands of employees who count on dependable winters for a living (Climate Facts Global Warming 101).

Reduce the threat of global warming need immediately action.

Global Warming

Global Warming is a gradual warming of the Earth’s atmosphere caused by various reasons, such as the burning of fossil fuels and industrial pollutants. The greenhouse effect is probably the main cause (Global Warming). Most scientists agree pollution is to blame for global warming. They say the biggest culprit is carbon dioxide (CO2), which comes from fossil fuels, like coal and oil. If these emissions aren’t cut soon, the global warming...