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Website launched
09/06/2010 17:01
Our new website has been launched today.
For a school project that we have to do, we are required to educate people about global warming and ozone depletion.
Visitors notice
09/06/2010 17:02
This is the place where we will put the points on global warming and ozone depletion. Please click it to see the whole thing. Enjoy :)
What is global warming & ozone depletion?
14/06/2010 12:26
Global Warming
From Wikipedia:
"Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of Earth's near-surface air and oceans since the mid-20th century and its projected continuation. According to the 2007 Fourth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change...
What are greenhouse gases?
14/06/2010 13:10
Greenhouse gases are gases in an atmosphere that absorb and emit radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect.
Common greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.
What causes global warming & ozone depletion?
14/06/2010 14:56
Global Warming
One of the causes is the release of methane gas from wetlands and artic tundra, methane gas is a greenhouse gas, therefore it traps heat causeing global warming. Another cause is burning of fuel, burn prodouces carbon dioxide which is anothe greenhouse gas.
Ozone Depletion
The main...
What are the effects of global warming & ozone depletion?
14/06/2010 16:04
Global Warming
The global average sea level has risen, ocean heat content has increased, and snow cover and ice extent have decreased, which threatens to inundate low-lying island nations and coastal regions throughout the world.
Ozone Depletion
Every time 1% of the ozone layer is depleted, 2%...
What are the consequences of global warming & ozone depletion?
14/06/2010 16:13
Global Warming
The consequences of global warming are mainly weather, health, wildlife & glaciers and sea levels.
Ozone Depletion
The consequences of ozone depletion are mainly on UV rays being more exposed to us causeing skin cancer.
What are ways to reduce global warming & ozone depletion in school?
14/06/2010 16:27
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Switch off the lights and fans when not in use.
Save as much electricity when possible.