Top Ten Things to Know About

Global Warming
 Number Ten
There is a scientific
consensus that
human activities are
very likely to affect
global climate
Number Nine
There is some chance
that, due to the
uncertainties of
complex models and
the assumptions used
to drive them, the
consensus is wrong.
 Number Eight
Ignoring the potential
implications of climate
change is taking a big
risk with a valuable
asset.
The Intergovernmental Panel
on Climate Change (IPCC)
recommends that we avoid
dangerous human
interference with global
climate systems.
 Number Seven
In order to avoid
dangerous
interference, IPCC
estimates that we
need to hold global
emissions about
steady.
Number Six
Since the developing
world would still like
to develop, the
developed world must
make substantial
emissions reductions.
IPCC says 70-80
percent of current
levels must be
reduced by 2040-
2050.
 Important Data
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4.00E+09
3.00E+09
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World USA OECD Asia

Population Total Carbon Emissions

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World USA OECD Asia

Per Capita Carbon Emissions

 Number Five

The Kyoto Protocol

will result in only
modest emission
reductions
The US has not yet
ratified this treaty
Number Four

We have 30-40 years

to transform
industrialized society
Reducing emissions
by 70-80 percent is a
substantial challenge
US Greenhouse Emissions
HFCs, PFCs, SF6
N2O
2%
6%

CH4
9%

CO2
83%
US CO2 Emissions
Everything Else
3%

Fossil Fuel
97%
US Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions
Commercial
Residential 4%
7%

Industrial Electricity Generation

17% 40%

Transportation
32%
 Number Three
We already have
technologies that can
help us on the way
Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Coal-gasification with
carbon sequestration
 Number Two

The behavioral
challenges are much
more daunting than
the technological
ones.
 Number One
Climate change isnt
likely to affect our
generation.
We need to make
changes for
subsequent
generations.