What are the barriers, both physical and political to reducing carbon dioxide? How much world-wide resistance to global warming exists, and how is it overcome? How much difference can individuals make and what are the most effective changes to make? What is being done in major CO2 producing plants now to capture or reduce production? What will be the cost of the physical plant changes and who will be responsible for paying for these changes? Does the use of natural gas in buses, cars, etc. produce less CO2 than gasoline?
Plants was also one of my biggest interests. Is deforestation really at a decrease? Are there places that have increased plant production to reduce CO2?
Your last question on natural gas in vehicles makes me curious. I hope you get a chance to research that question because I certainly want to look into it.
Hi Laurie, We share a lot of the same questions. I am also curious about what can be done at the community and individual level to reduce emissions and where you get your biggest bang for your buck. It will be interesting to find out. Carlotta
Below is my pre-research ESS analysis. Event: Increased Carbon Dioxide Emissions
E - A The increase in carbon dioxide is increasing the atmospheric temperature.
E > A > B The increase in atmospheric temperature changes the conditions for plant growth, making it more difficult for plants to live in their native areas.
E > A > H This increase in temperature is causing melting of glaciers, icebergs, etc., resulting in raising the sea level.
E> A > H > L This raising of the sea level is changing the coastline of continents.
E > A > H > L > B The change in coastlines is effecting habitats of both native land animals and humans.
B > L > E Humans are using land formerly devoted to plants and trees for farming and housing, decreasing the number of plants that help regulate the amount of carbon dioxide, resulting in an increase in carbon dioxide found in the atmosphere.
Like your questions....especially the last two! I also wondered about what other countries are doing or are we the only country really trying to save the world?
1. What is the main contributor of carbon dioxide in our environment? 2. What can be done to reduce the amount released into our air? 3. What effect does increasing environmental temperature have on the release of co2? 4. What is the impact of increased co2 emissions to our world? 5. What can the individual do to help reduce the amount of co2 on our planet? 6. What amount of carbon dioxide gas emissions come from human causes? 7. What can the individual do besides plant trees/vegetation?
I liked number 7 - what can we do besides plant more vegetation, besides the basic ideas of riding bikes and using less energy. I want to learn of something surefire, something that is going to kick this thing and truly make a difference.
I wondered also how many trees would need to be planted to make a difference and what would be the effect if individuals were all on board. Good question on how does it relate to current and future farming methods.
I also would like to know that other countries are doing to reduce carbon emissions. After reading about China during the Olymipics, I wonder if the US isn't behind other countries in reducing emissions.
I think your question about will all world populations realize the need to change is interesting. I think it will be hard to convince all people world wide. Even in our country you see people commuting alone in vehicles like hummers and large trucks. These people could clearly change but don't want to.
As for farming do you think no or low till farming results in less emissions? How about the use of larger machines that can do more in less time?
Assignment 2 (third part) Below is my pre-research ESS analysis. Event: How can the CO2 level in an urban area be reduced?
E >B Planting trees will reduce the carbon dioxide level in an urban area. E>B>A Planting trees will reduce the temperature of the local atmosphere. E>B>A>L Planting trees will reduce the temperature of the soil/lithosphere. E>B>H Planting trees will reduce the amount of available water.
INITIAL QUESTIONS Do different gases in greenhouse emissions affect nature and humans in a different way? What are the main gases that contribute to greenhouse emissions, positive or negative? Would growing more vegetation decrease unwanted gases? If more emphasis was placed on keeping oceans clean, would algae be able to keep up with cleaning the air, thereby reducing carbon buildup in the atmosphere? Why do greenhouse gasses get trapped in the stratosphere and not the other layers of the ecosystem? In terms of cost, is there a solution for all countries in treating excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere without financially strapping the smaller, economically struggling ones? Can we treat the existing damage to the ozone? How is an increase in temperature affecting the growing season?
I was wondering if planting trees near factories would help with emissions. I am curious to see what you find about vegetation.
Also, I had heard that the ozone was on the mend. I do not remember where I heard that or what evidence there was. I will be looking in to whether or not damage can be repaired as well.
I like your thinking on what are the challenges in reducing greenhouse and CO2 gas (in the atmosphere). The initial Carbon City reading definitely gets one thinking about the direction of a possible answer.
Event: To what degree has carbon dioxide affected our communities?
E>B The impact different atmospheric gases have on human and animals. E>L>H The impact carbon dioxide has already had on coastlines and water supplies. E>B>H The impact carbon dioxide has on algae in oceans and on land. E>B The impact carbon dioxide has on other plants on land. E> A The impact carbon dioxide has on our current and future air quality.
By what percentage do auto makers have to reduce emissions in the coming years? How does an increase in CO2 affect the hydrosphere? Would planting trees or making ponds near factories help reduce the CO2 in the air? How does increasing CO2 affect the atmosphere? What do so called “green factories” do to reduce CO2 emissions? Is there any benefit to CO2 emissions?
Event: In what ways can CO2 emissions be reduced in a rural community?
E>B- People would have to make lifestyle changes. Maybe less trips in to town, driving smaller vehicles, changes to farming practices, changes to the way homes are heated and cooled.
B>E- By making life style changes people could reduce emissions. Would planting more trees also help?
E>L- If people used less energy then less mining would be needed. Less mining would do less environmental damage.
E>L>B- If oil, natural gas, and coal companies did less mining it could affect people. People who receive income from drilling would be negatively affected. Other people might see a positive in a decrease in cost of fuel.
L>E- Less oil, gas, and coal production would have less emissions.
E>H- If we decrease our reliance on fossil fuels then CO2 emissions should decrease. This would benefit the hydrosphere because drilling requires water. Also, mining and drilling can contaminate water.
H>E- I wonder if adding ponds with algae near factories would help remove CO2.
E>A- Making efforts to reduce emissions should take greenhouse gasses out of the atmosphere. What affect will this have?
What are the barriers, both physical and political to reducing carbon dioxide?
ReplyDeleteHow much world-wide resistance to global warming exists, and how is it overcome?
How much difference can individuals make and what are the most effective changes to make?
What is being done in major CO2 producing plants now to capture or reduce production?
What will be the cost of the physical plant changes and who will be responsible for paying for these changes?
Does the use of natural gas in buses, cars, etc. produce less CO2 than gasoline?
Plants was also one of my biggest interests. Is deforestation really at a decrease? Are there places that have increased plant production to reduce CO2?
DeleteI wonder also about the world-wide commitment to reducing the amount of co2. Your number three question is the key to a solution. ;0)
DeleteYour last question on natural gas in vehicles makes me curious. I hope you get a chance to research that question because I certainly want to look into it.
DeleteHi Laurie,
ReplyDeleteWe share a lot of the same questions. I am also curious about what can be done at the community and individual level to reduce emissions and where you get your biggest bang for your buck. It will be interesting to find out.
Carlotta
Below is my pre-research ESS analysis.
ReplyDeleteEvent: Increased Carbon Dioxide Emissions
E - A The increase in carbon dioxide is increasing the atmospheric temperature.
E > A > B The increase in atmospheric temperature changes the conditions for plant growth, making it more difficult for plants to live in their native areas.
E > A > H This increase in temperature is causing melting of glaciers, icebergs, etc., resulting in raising the sea level.
E> A > H > L This raising of the sea level is changing the coastline of continents.
E > A > H > L > B The change in coastlines is effecting habitats of both native land animals and humans.
B > L > E Humans are using land formerly devoted to plants and trees for farming and housing, decreasing the number of plants that help regulate the amount of carbon dioxide, resulting in an increase in carbon dioxide found in the atmosphere.
What percent of vehicles will have to turn to renewable energy to make a dent in the reduction on CO2 in the atmosphere?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the primary contributor of carbon emissions?
Is the average temperature really rising over the last hundred years, or is it decreasing? I have seen research on both.
What is being done in other countries to reduce carbon emissions?
I heard part of a radio spot of Belleville, Kansas doing something on reducing CO2. What is that about?
How many acres of plant life would have to be planted to reduced the CO2 in our atmosphere?
Has global warming affected the farming industries in the US and other countries?
Rhonda, I hope you can find out something on the Belleville, Ks radio spot. Interesting. . . that is close to home.
DeleteLike your questions....especially the last two! I also wondered about what other countries are doing or are we the only country really trying to save the world?
DeleteComing from a farming background, I am interested in the affects to the farming community as well.
Delete1. What is the main contributor of carbon dioxide in our environment?
ReplyDelete2. What can be done to reduce the amount released into our air?
3. What effect does increasing environmental temperature have on the release of co2?
4. What is the impact of increased co2 emissions to our world?
5. What can the individual do to help reduce the amount of co2 on our planet?
6. What amount of carbon dioxide gas emissions come from human causes?
7. What can the individual do besides plant trees/vegetation?
Cynthia
DeleteI am also curious about your questions #6. Are humans the major cause of the increase in CO2, or is most of it from natural emissions?
Cynthia, I'll be anxious to read the answer to your ? # 6.
DeleteI liked number 7 - what can we do besides plant more vegetation, besides the basic ideas of riding bikes and using less energy. I want to learn of something surefire, something that is going to kick this thing and truly make a difference.
Delete1. Where do we start in reducing CO2 in the atmosphere?
ReplyDelete2. What are the greatest obstacles going to be in the reduction process?
3. Are people all over the world going to recognize the need for better and healthier lifestyles?
4. Would planting more trees and plant life help our carbon emission problem?
5. What is increasing environmental temperature mean for the future?
6. How is farming going to be affected by global warming?
I wondered also how many trees would need to be planted to make a difference and what would be the effect if individuals were all on board. Good question on how does it relate to current and future farming methods.
DeleteI also would like to know that other countries are doing to reduce carbon emissions. After reading about China during the Olymipics, I wonder if the US isn't behind other countries in reducing emissions.
DeleteI also asked about planting plants.
DeleteI think your question about will all world populations realize the need to change is interesting. I think it will be hard to convince all people world wide. Even in our country you see people commuting alone in vehicles like hummers and large trucks. These people could clearly change but don't want to.
As for farming do you think no or low till farming results in less emissions? How about the use of larger machines that can do more in less time?
I also have a lot of the same questions. I would particularly like to know how many degrees would make a difference.
ReplyDeleteLaurie, I share many of the same ?,s that you have posted. I hope we both can find our answers:>)
ReplyDeleteI see that we have many of the same questions and concerns. My main question is what is the main contributor?
ReplyDeleteAssignment 2 (third part)
ReplyDeleteBelow is my pre-research ESS analysis.
Event: How can the CO2 level in an urban area be reduced?
E >B Planting trees will reduce the carbon dioxide level in an urban area.
E>B>A Planting trees will reduce the temperature of the local atmosphere.
E>B>A>L Planting trees will reduce the temperature of the soil/lithosphere.
E>B>H Planting trees will reduce the amount of available water.
Assignment #2 Initial ESS analysis
ReplyDeleteEvent= How has the increase in carbon dioxide emissions affected our global community?
E>A The increase of CO2 in our atmosphere will increase the average temperature in our atmosphere.
E>B The increase of CO2 in our atmosphere will change habitat for some plants and animals.
E>H The increase of CO2 in our atmosphere will liquidate part of our ice caps.
E>H>L The increase of CO2 in our atmosphere will melt part of our ice caps receeding our coastlines.
E>H>B The increase of CO2 in our atmosphere will increase the depth of our oceans destroying our coral reefs.
E>A>B The increase of CO2 in our atmosphere will decrease our air quality causing health issue in our human population.
Assignment 2
ReplyDeleteESSA Analysis
Event: What is happening to our planet with the increase of CO2?
E>A The increase of CO2 is changing our atmosphere.
E>L The increase of CO2 is changing ground temperatures
E>H The increase in CO2 is changing the Earth's water state.
E>B The increase of CO2 is affecting Earth's plants and animals.
E>B>H The increase of CO2 largely effects plant and animal life and water needed to sustain that life.
E>H>l The increase of CO2 has changed our coastlines.
INITIAL QUESTIONS
ReplyDeleteDo different gases in greenhouse emissions affect nature and humans in a different way?
What are the main gases that contribute to greenhouse emissions, positive or negative?
Would growing more vegetation decrease unwanted gases?
If more emphasis was placed on keeping oceans clean, would algae be able to keep up with cleaning the air, thereby reducing carbon buildup in the atmosphere?
Why do greenhouse gasses get trapped in the stratosphere and not the other layers of the ecosystem?
In terms of cost, is there a solution for all countries in treating excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere without financially strapping the smaller, economically struggling ones?
Can we treat the existing damage to the ozone?
How is an increase in temperature affecting the growing season?
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DeleteI was wondering if planting trees near factories would help with emissions. I am curious to see what you find about vegetation.
DeleteAlso, I had heard that the ozone was on the mend. I do not remember where I heard that or what evidence there was. I will be looking in to whether or not damage can be repaired as well.
I like your thinking on what are the challenges in reducing greenhouse and CO2 gas (in the atmosphere). The initial Carbon City reading definitely gets one thinking about the direction of a possible answer.
ReplyDeleteEvent: To what degree has carbon dioxide affected our communities?
ReplyDeleteE>B The impact different atmospheric gases have on human and animals.
E>L>H The impact carbon dioxide has already had on coastlines and water supplies.
E>B>H The impact carbon dioxide has on algae in oceans and on land.
E>B The impact carbon dioxide has on other plants on land.
E> A The impact carbon dioxide has on our current and future air quality.
By what percentage do auto makers have to reduce emissions in the coming years?
ReplyDeleteHow does an increase in CO2 affect the hydrosphere?
Would planting trees or making ponds near factories help reduce the CO2 in the air?
How does increasing CO2 affect the atmosphere?
What do so called “green factories” do to reduce CO2 emissions?
Is there any benefit to CO2 emissions?
Event: In what ways can CO2 emissions be reduced in a rural community?
ReplyDeleteE>B- People would have to make lifestyle changes. Maybe less trips in to town, driving smaller vehicles, changes to farming practices, changes to the way homes are heated and cooled.
B>E- By making life style changes people could reduce emissions. Would planting more trees also help?
E>L- If people used less energy then less mining would be needed. Less mining would do less environmental damage.
E>L>B- If oil, natural gas, and coal companies did less mining it could affect people. People who receive income from drilling would be negatively affected. Other people might see a positive in a decrease in cost of fuel.
L>E- Less oil, gas, and coal production would have less emissions.
E>H- If we decrease our reliance on fossil fuels then CO2 emissions should decrease. This would benefit the hydrosphere because drilling requires water. Also, mining and drilling can contaminate water.
H>E- I wonder if adding ponds with algae near factories would help remove CO2.
E>A- Making efforts to reduce emissions should take greenhouse gasses out of the atmosphere. What affect will this have?