Global warming Global warming

CauseCause

Greenhouse gases.Greenhouse gases.For example, COFor example, CO2 2 , CFCs,, CFCs,

HH22O, Methane, HCFCs, etc..O, Methane, HCFCs, etc..

DeforestationDeforestationSlash-and-burn agriculture,Slash-and-burn agriculture,

Excessive pasturage,Excessive pasturage,

Acid rain, Commercial fellingAcid rain, Commercial felling

etc…etc…

EffectEffect

Extreme weatherExtreme weatherTropical Cyclone, Drought, Tropical Cyclone, Drought,

El-Niño, La-Niña, El-Niño, La-Niña,

Sea level risesSea level risesMelting ice caps, Melting ice caps,

Shore Erosion, Shore Erosion,

EffectEffect

EcosystemEcosystemWhitening of Coral, Whitening of Coral,

Extinction, Extinction,

Red TideRed TideDestruction of ecosystem,Destruction of ecosystem,

Influence on fisheryInfluence on fishery

EffectEffect

DesertificationDesertificationAral Sea, Australia, Gobi, Aral Sea, Australia, Gobi,

Sahara, Sahara,

Infectious diseaseInfectious diseaseDengue-fever, Hantavirus Dengue-fever, Hantavirus

Pulmonary SyndromePulmonary Syndrome

Things we canThings we can

Save electric energySave electric energy Use public facilities for travelUse public facilities for travel Take a bag when we go shoppingTake a bag when we go shopping Afforestation volunteerAfforestation volunteer Set the air conditioner at 28℃Set the air conditioner at 28℃ Save waterSave water Cool bizCool biz