Hannah Peterson
Hatten Hour 4
Problem Solution Essay
Kin Hubbard once said, “Don’t knock the weather. If it didn’t change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn’t start a conversation.” This quote is very true today because there has been much talk of weather in recent years due to the change in the Earth’s climate. People are seeing a definite change in our climate, and not for the better. This is a slow change but is affecting us greatly. We know there is a change because of the increase in temperatures and the rise of CO2 gases being omitted into our air, which are creating a greenhouse effect in our atmosphere. These increases are due to humans and our uses of fossil fuels. The continuation of the change in the climate will be harmful for our environment. People need to make small changes in their lives and take initiative to start the process of reversing this change.
It is hard to ignore the change in our climate when the facts and data are out there for us to see. The top ten highest temperature years have all occurred since 1990. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, the top 5 hottest years have been 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. EPA states that during the 1990’s the surface temperature of the earth raised 1.2-1.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Judith Curry says in an article about hurricanes that since 1970 the sea temperatures have increased an average of 1 degree. This has resulted in 50% more tropical storms and hurricanes in the past 30 years, proving that this change is happening. Some say that hurricane Katrina was a result of this increase in temperature. Between 1961 and 1997, 890 cubic miles of glacier ice has melted. According to Global Warming Myths and Facts, scientists predict that up to a quarter of the global mountain glacier mass could disappear by 2050, and up to half by 2100. They also say that Carbon Dioxide is normal for our atmosphere, but the norm is 180-300ppm. Right now there is 380ppm of CO2. That is 25% more Carbon Dioxide in our atmosphere. All of these facts and statistics prove that the earth’s temperatures are rising and it is changing.
The largest contribution to the increase in temperature and climate change is humans. Scientists say that we are the leading cause. We do things that significantly add to the amount of gases that cause the greenhouse effect and make our temperatures rise. For example, EPA for Kids warns that everyday activities like watching TV, turning on a light, driving a car, and using a microwave omit bad greenhouse gases into the air. EPA also adds that some of these activities include the burning of fossil fuels and biomass to make these things run. There are many fossil fuels that are being omitted into the air more then normal, like coal, oil and natural gas. This produces aerosols that omit more heat into our atmosphere. This increases our temperatures. Global Warming Myths and Facts also says that an increase in temperature is also do to the fact that more and more deforestation is occurring, putting more CO2 into the air then ever before. This increase of CO2 is a major cause of the rising temperatures. NASA cautions us by saying that an increase in land use and CO2 production its contributing to the rising temperatures. Everything is all linked and since we are increasing our activity and use of fossil fuels, it contributes to the increase in temperature.
The rise in temperatures, caused by humans, is contributing to the change in our environment. If a rise in sea temperature continues, glaciers will melt and the sea level will rise, resulting in climate changes and dangers for the coasts. The rise in temperatures is resulting in different season patterns for parts of the world. So, humans are contributing to the rise in temperatures, which in turn contributes to the change in our environment.
There are many things humans can do to stagger the increase of harmful gases and fossil fuels into the atmosphere. And if enough is done we can stop these harmful gases and save our climate. The United States Environmental Protection Agency advices us to take small steps in helping our environment by decreasing the harmful gases sent into the air. First, you can you Energy Star Label products on all appliances, like refrigerators and microwaves. It is also important to use them for lighting. They say to clean your heating and air conditioning filters so they do not submit bad toxins into the air. Instead of using harmful coal as an energy source, use Green Power, it is eco friendly. And one of the most helpful ways is to recycle. That way you can save the earths natural resources, because unlike most believe, they are not an unlimited resource.
There is a change in our environment and it will be harmful for us if it continues. Our earth is increasing in temperature and has gotten hotter in most recent years. The environment is an unstable thing and humans are not helping it by increasing the amounts of harmful gases and fossil fuels. The change in our environment is due to the rising temperatures. Humans are contributing mostly to this problem by not being environmentally friendly with their energy resources. Fixing the problem can be easily done, people just need to take the initiative and do it.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Outline
Introduciton:
Attention Getter: Don't knock the weather. If it didn't change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn't start a conversation. Kin Hubbard
Problem:There is a definate change in our climate, and not for the better. This is a slow change but it is effecting us greatly.
Preliminary Evidence: The CO2 gases being omitted into our air are creating a greenhouse effect in our atmosphere, warming the earth.
Contributing Factors: The increase of CO2 gases is being caused by humans.
Thesis: The continuation of the change in the climate will be harmful for our economy. People need to make small changes in their lives and take initiative to start the process of reversing this change.
Body
Evidence
Topic sentence:It is not hard to ignore the change in our climate when the facts and data are right there for us to see.
For example, the top ten highest temperature years have all occured since 1990's. During the 1990's the surface temperature of the earth raised 1.2-1.4 degrees F. Since 1970 the sea temperatures have increased and average of 1 degree, resulting in 50% more tropical storms and hurricanes. Some say that hurricane Katrina was a result of this increase in temperature. If a rise in sea temperature continues, glaciers will melt and the sea level will rise resulting in climate changes and dangers for the coast. So far, 890 cubic miles of glacier ice has melted, so we know that this is happening. Carbon Dioxide is normal for our atmosphere, but the norm for it is 180-300ppm. Right now there is 380ppm of CO2, that is 25% more. This increasement of CO2 is a major contributing factor to the rise in temperatures.
Contributing Factors
The largest contribution to the increase in temperature and climate change is humans. Scientists say that we are the leading cause of it all. We do things that significantly add to the amount of gases that cause the greenhouse effect and make our temperatures rise. For example, everyday activities like watching tv, turning on a light, driving a car, and using a microwave omitt greenhouse gases into the air. Some of these activities include the buring of fossil fuels and biomass to make them run, these result in releasing aerosols that emit more heat into our climate.
Conclusion
Thesis
Solution
There are many things humans can do to stagger the increase of harmful gases and fossil feuls into the atmosphere. And if enough is done we can stop these harmful gases and save our climate.
Attention Getter: Don't knock the weather. If it didn't change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn't start a conversation. Kin Hubbard
Problem:There is a definate change in our climate, and not for the better. This is a slow change but it is effecting us greatly.
Preliminary Evidence: The CO2 gases being omitted into our air are creating a greenhouse effect in our atmosphere, warming the earth.
Contributing Factors: The increase of CO2 gases is being caused by humans.
Thesis: The continuation of the change in the climate will be harmful for our economy. People need to make small changes in their lives and take initiative to start the process of reversing this change.
Body
Evidence
Topic sentence:It is not hard to ignore the change in our climate when the facts and data are right there for us to see.
For example, the top ten highest temperature years have all occured since 1990's. During the 1990's the surface temperature of the earth raised 1.2-1.4 degrees F. Since 1970 the sea temperatures have increased and average of 1 degree, resulting in 50% more tropical storms and hurricanes. Some say that hurricane Katrina was a result of this increase in temperature. If a rise in sea temperature continues, glaciers will melt and the sea level will rise resulting in climate changes and dangers for the coast. So far, 890 cubic miles of glacier ice has melted, so we know that this is happening. Carbon Dioxide is normal for our atmosphere, but the norm for it is 180-300ppm. Right now there is 380ppm of CO2, that is 25% more. This increasement of CO2 is a major contributing factor to the rise in temperatures.
Contributing Factors
The largest contribution to the increase in temperature and climate change is humans. Scientists say that we are the leading cause of it all. We do things that significantly add to the amount of gases that cause the greenhouse effect and make our temperatures rise. For example, everyday activities like watching tv, turning on a light, driving a car, and using a microwave omitt greenhouse gases into the air. Some of these activities include the buring of fossil fuels and biomass to make them run, these result in releasing aerosols that emit more heat into our climate.
Conclusion
Thesis
Solution
There are many things humans can do to stagger the increase of harmful gases and fossil feuls into the atmosphere. And if enough is done we can stop these harmful gases and save our climate.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Day 5. Climate Change
PROBLEM:
There is a deffinate change in our climate, but not so drastic that everyone needs to be afraid. The change is that it is warming, which is called global warming. I am going to prove there there is a change from previous generations, and not for the better. There should be some change in our society to stop these changes. I am takeing a moderate position on the issue.
EVIDENCE:
1900, the average surface temperature warmed by about 1.2-1.4 ºF.
1970s, the average surface temperature has warmed about 1 ºF.
The Earth’s surface is currently warming at a rate of about 0.32ºF/decade or 3.2 ºF/century.
The five warmest years over last century have likely been: 2005, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004.
The top 10 warmest years have all occurred since 1990.
//US Environmental Protection Agency. Temperature Changes//
A rise in sea level as the oceans warm and expand, glaciers will melt, weather patterns will change, animals and plants will shift to new habitats.
//TIME Magizine2//
Though natural amounts of CO2 have varied from 180 to 300 parts per million (ppm), today's CO2 levels are around 380 ppm. That's 25% more than the highest natural levels over the past 650,000 years. Increased CO2 levels have contributed to periods of higher average temperatures throughout that long record.
Between 1961 and 1997, the world’s glaciers lost 890 cubic miles of ice//Global Warming?//
By burning fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil and clearing forests we have dramatically increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere and temperatures are rising.
//An Inconvinient Truth. By Al Gore//
Worldwide sea surface temperatures have increased by about 1 degree since 1970, resulting in about 50 percent more tropical storm activity than normal.says Judith Curry, a professor of atmospheric sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology//Hurricanes//
The Earth has warmed about 1ºF in the last 100 years. And the four warmest years of the 20th century all happened in the 1990s //EPA for kids//
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS:
human activities have substantially added to the amount of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The burning of fossil fuels and biomass (living matter such as vegetation) has also resulted in emissions of aerosols that absorb and emit heat, and reflect light.//US Environment Protection Agency. Climate Changes//
The most respected scientific bodies have stated unequivocally that global warming is occurring, and people are causing it by burning fossil fuels (like coal, oil and natural gas) and cutting down forests.
People are causing global warming by burning fossil fuels (like oil, coal and natural gas) and cutting down forests. Scientists have shown that these activities are pumping far more CO2 into the atmosphere than was ever released in hundreds of thousands of years.
//Global Warming//
Scientists are concerned that human activity, such as increased carbon dioxide production and land use, may have begun to affect Earth's climate//NASA//
Watch TV Use the Air Conditioner Turn on a Light Use a Hair Dryer Ride in a Car Play a Video Game Listen to a Stereo Wash or Dry Clothes Use a Dish Washer Microwave a Meal //EPA for kids//
SOLUTION:
There are small steps everyone can take to slow the progress of the climate changes.
There is a deffinate change in our climate, but not so drastic that everyone needs to be afraid. The change is that it is warming, which is called global warming. I am going to prove there there is a change from previous generations, and not for the better. There should be some change in our society to stop these changes. I am takeing a moderate position on the issue.
EVIDENCE:
1900, the average surface temperature warmed by about 1.2-1.4 ºF.
1970s, the average surface temperature has warmed about 1 ºF.
The Earth’s surface is currently warming at a rate of about 0.32ºF/decade or 3.2 ºF/century.
The five warmest years over last century have likely been: 2005, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004.
The top 10 warmest years have all occurred since 1990.
//US Environmental Protection Agency. Temperature Changes//
A rise in sea level as the oceans warm and expand, glaciers will melt, weather patterns will change, animals and plants will shift to new habitats.
//TIME Magizine2//
Though natural amounts of CO2 have varied from 180 to 300 parts per million (ppm), today's CO2 levels are around 380 ppm. That's 25% more than the highest natural levels over the past 650,000 years. Increased CO2 levels have contributed to periods of higher average temperatures throughout that long record.
Between 1961 and 1997, the world’s glaciers lost 890 cubic miles of ice//Global Warming?//
By burning fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil and clearing forests we have dramatically increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere and temperatures are rising.
//An Inconvinient Truth. By Al Gore//
Worldwide sea surface temperatures have increased by about 1 degree since 1970, resulting in about 50 percent more tropical storm activity than normal.says Judith Curry, a professor of atmospheric sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology//Hurricanes//
The Earth has warmed about 1ºF in the last 100 years. And the four warmest years of the 20th century all happened in the 1990s //EPA for kids//
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS:
human activities have substantially added to the amount of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The burning of fossil fuels and biomass (living matter such as vegetation) has also resulted in emissions of aerosols that absorb and emit heat, and reflect light.//US Environment Protection Agency. Climate Changes//
The most respected scientific bodies have stated unequivocally that global warming is occurring, and people are causing it by burning fossil fuels (like coal, oil and natural gas) and cutting down forests.
People are causing global warming by burning fossil fuels (like oil, coal and natural gas) and cutting down forests. Scientists have shown that these activities are pumping far more CO2 into the atmosphere than was ever released in hundreds of thousands of years.
//Global Warming//
Scientists are concerned that human activity, such as increased carbon dioxide production and land use, may have begun to affect Earth's climate//NASA//
now through population growth, fossil fuel burning, and deforestation, we are affecting the mixture of gases in the atmosphere. Energy that makes cars run and much of the energy used to light and heat our homes, comes from fuels like coal and oil – fossil fuels. Burning these fuels releases greenhouse gases.
Watch TV Use the Air Conditioner Turn on a Light Use a Hair Dryer Ride in a Car Play a Video Game Listen to a Stereo Wash or Dry Clothes Use a Dish Washer Microwave a Meal //EPA for kids//
SOLUTION:
There are small steps everyone can take to slow the progress of the climate changes.
- Use Energy Star light bulbs.
- Look for the Energy Star Label when you shop for appliances.
- Clean your heat and AC filters so they dont submit toxins and dirt in to the atmosphere.
- Use Green Power. An eco friendly engery source.
- RECYCLE
//US enviromental protection agency. Climate Change-What can i do?//
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Day 3: Tartan Problem
Tartan Problem
:Crowding in the hallways
Evidence
-Studends cant get through the hallways
-I see many people not moveing to where they need to be
-the school is over crowded for its right amount of students
Contributing Factors
-the short passing time
-people stop to talk to friends and gather around the stairs
-school is over populated
Solution
-Make a new school rule against lingering and blocking hallways.
-Make passing times longer so people can get to classes on time so the crowding in the hallways won't be such a problem.
:Crowding in the hallways
Evidence
-Studends cant get through the hallways
-I see many people not moveing to where they need to be
-the school is over crowded for its right amount of students
Contributing Factors
-the short passing time
-people stop to talk to friends and gather around the stairs
-school is over populated
Solution
-Make a new school rule against lingering and blocking hallways.
-Make passing times longer so people can get to classes on time so the crowding in the hallways won't be such a problem.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Day 1
My friend is having trouble keeping up with the class. You suspect that bad study habits may be causing her grades to drop.
I would be very worried for my friend. She is usually a very good student. I would aproach her and ask what is wrong. Also, ask if there were any problems at home and if there was anything i could do to help. If there was something else preoccupying her mind, like a friend problem or family problem I would do my best to help her through anything. If the problem was that she simply just didnt understand the material I would become her personal tutor. I hate watching my friends struggle when there is something I can do to help. After all of this I would hope that her grades increase and her problems go away.
I would be very worried for my friend. She is usually a very good student. I would aproach her and ask what is wrong. Also, ask if there were any problems at home and if there was anything i could do to help. If there was something else preoccupying her mind, like a friend problem or family problem I would do my best to help her through anything. If the problem was that she simply just didnt understand the material I would become her personal tutor. I hate watching my friends struggle when there is something I can do to help. After all of this I would hope that her grades increase and her problems go away.
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