| Q. What is Global Warming? A. The term “global warming” refers to the increase in the average temperature of the planet due to the release of excessive carbon dioxide and other harmful agents into the atmosphere. |
| Q. What are greenhouse gases? A. Greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, trap heat at the Earth’s surface. For decades, scientists have been warning that greenhouse gases have reached levels that can no longer be fully absorbed or eliminated by natural processes. |
| Q. What causes greenhouse gas? A. Greenhouse gasses are a direct result of human actions, and only human reaction can prevent ongoing damage to the planet. Almost every human action causes greenhouse gas, from heating and cooling your home to driving to work. The key to saving the planet is to drastically reduce the amount of greenhouse gas you, as an individual, produce. See what you can do for specific changes you can make. |
| Q. What effects can be seen from global warming? A. Global warming, or climate change as it is now called by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, can adversely affect a wide variety of existing problems ranging from glacial melting to the transmission of infectious diseases. Click here for more information. |
| Q. Is the U.S. government doing anything to slow down global warming? A. Yes, but not enough. You can check out the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for information on government programs. |
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