Global Temperatures

Question 1

Some people you know say they don’t believe that the climate is changing. After completing this week’s readings, how would you respond?

Include:

• How scientists learn about past global temperatures and climates
• The greenhouse effect
• Greenhouse gases and their role in current climate change
• One piece of data scientists offer to show that the climate is changing globally
• Expected impacts of climate change in your area
  • see the EPA’s January 2017 snapshot by state

Question 2

1-Briefly present your thoughts on potential global environmental solutions. What types of actions make sense to try to help the environment through individual actions, company/organizations actions, or governmental actions? How effective would you expect these actions to be?

2-Briefly present your thoughts on the report “8 Crazy Global Warming Solutions Scientists Have Actually Considered.”