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Greenhouse gases (GHGs) trap heat from the sun to keep the Earth warm.
Increasing levels of GHGs in the atmosphere make for a warmer world leading to abrupt changes in climate!
Nitrous Oxide
CO2
CH4
NO2 SF6
H2O
Water vapor
HFCs
PFCs
CO2 N2O CO2 CO2 HFCs N2O CO2 CH4 CH4 HFCs N O PFCs SF6CO2 CH 2 CO2 4 CH4 CO2 CO2 SF6CO2 CO2CO SF6
2
1
4
(9,198 kt CO2)
(50,038 kt CO2)
World has gotten warmer. It will continue to get hotter in this century and beyond.
We are causing this dangerous trend.
What is it all About? (A bit of down to earth science) How Bad will it Be?
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More intense and longer droughts since 1970 particularly in the tropics and subtropics due to increase in temperature and decrease in precipitation.
There is observational evidence of increase intensity of tropical cyclone activity in the North Atlantic since 1970 correlated with the increase in sea surface temperature.
Cold days, cold nights and frost have become less frequent. While hot days, hot nights, and heat waves have become more frequent.
Agriculture Many crops grown in Asia are very sensitive to soil moisture and temperature, and global warming may upset a delicate balance and reduce crop yields here.
Across Society
Vulnerable sectors
Agriculture Freshwater Health Biodiversity Forests
ENSO drought events and rice
Waste
Adaptation
- Adjustments in practices, processes, or structures of systems to projected
changes of climate
Industry Forestry
Agriculture
MCLE International Law Implications of Climate Change, 23 March 2007
Energy and Transport: Renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass, tide, hydro, etc.) Energy efficiency, conservation Alternative fuels (e.g. biofuel) Public and alternative transport, traffic management Waste Solid waste and wastewater management Methane capture Land use and forestry Reforestation, afforestation Urban land use planning Agriculture Agriculture residue management Animal waste management
Adaptation Measures
Geo-hazard mapping: identify areas that are most vulnerable to landslides and forewarn communities Completed geo-hazard mapping of 27 provinces located in eastern Seaboard (most vulnerable to typhoons)
Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
In the Philippines
In the Philippines
In the Philippines
Whenever possible, walk or bike. Use mass transit Promote and use alternative cleaner fuels - biodiesel, bioethanol Support renewable energy solar, wind, biomass Use energy efficient appliances
Some offices switch off aircons and light during lunch break and one hour before end of office hours
Promote and organize carpools in your neighborhood, office, schools Use mass transit Walk or bike
Do not burn your waste including agricultural waste Support reuse and recycling programs
Consume responsibly
and Channels of Inspiration by Personally being on the Low Carbon Diet in the School, at Home, in the Office, in the Car and Anywhere at Anytime
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
Al Gore