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Reducing the Effects of Global WarmingJennifer Smith
Political Science and History Major
College of Arts and Sciences
Health Effects
Air Pollution wildfire smoke
Extreme Heat Infectious Diseases
Dengue Fever Lyme Disease West Nile virus
Politics of Global Warming
88% of Democrats, 59% of Independents and 61% of liberal/moderate Republicans think global warming is happening, compared to only 28% of conservative Republicans
82% of Democrats and 65% of liberal/moderate Republicans support strict carbon dioxide emission limits on existing coal-fired power plants to reduce global warming and improve public health, compared to only 31% of conservative Republicans
Mitigation Basics
politicians limit water waste trade offs between public and private
sector global level
How to reduce the problem
The 5 Step Plan1. Set Limits on Global Warming Pollution2. Invest in Green Jobs and Clean Energy3. Drive Smarter Cars4. Create Green Homes and Buildings5. Build Better Communities and Transportation Networks
Set Limits on Global Warming Pollution
practical, feasible limits Clean Air Act cuts oil imports improves health
Invest in Green Jobs and Clean Energy
millions of JOBS wind, solar energy energy-efficiency less oil imports
Create Green Homes and Buildings
make buildings and appliances more energy efficient
40% U.S. energy use, ⅓ global warming emissions
new energy efficient standards for new construction
retrofit existing buildings
Build Better Communities & Transportation Networks more walkable, near transportation hubs invest in public transit less driving=
less pollution=less gas money=healthier and friendlier
Key Points
Global Warming causes many health and environmental risks
Invest in long-term improvements, not short-term
Encourage politicians to pass laws limiting global warming emissions
The 5 Step Plan
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