History of Climate Change
Why are man made greenhouse gasses worse than natural ones?
They trap more heat and there is no way for the earth to regulate them
What is integral ecology?
the idea that all creation is interconnected
What is coral bleaching?
When coral expels algae, making it vulnerable to disease
What could elevated levels of CO2 lead to?
loss in quality and Nutrition in food and severe droughts and floods
How will coastal cities be affected?
they will face flooding as sea levels rise
When was the IPCC created?
1988
What was the encyclical letter that Pope Francis published called?
Laudato Si’
How much is the ocean estimated to rise by 2100?
1 meter
How does climate change affect fisheries?
climate change worsens pre - existing stresses such as overfishing and water pollution
What consequences will rising temperatures have in some regions of the US?
could lead to water shortages
What is climate stability?
when earth radiates as much energy into space as it absorbs from sunlight
When was Laudato Si‘ published?
2015
what is an isotherm?
zones of a given temperature range where species live
How did floods and droughts in 2012 and 2013 affect the Mississippi River?
1. Major economic losses due to decreased barge traffic
2. Many people were unemployed
What has general awareness of climate change led to?
Influx of mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety
Whose discovery led to the ban of CFCs?
Dr. Mario Melina’s
What is one thing the US Conference of Catholic Bishops recommends we do?
1. Take deliberate and thoughtful steps to avoid climate change
2. Not to take an approach of ignorance
What % of species have shifted where they live?
more than 1/2
How will livestock be affected?
They could become more vulnerable to disease, have reduced fertility rates, and reduced milk production
True or false: Lake Powell and the Colorado River are at historically low levels
True
When did climate change first start to be recognized/researched?
19th century
What is one thing that Pope Francis recommends we do?
1. Pass new legislation
2. Create new technologies that will curb carbon emissions
3. Help developing countries gain resources to fight climate change
Why are mountain species especially vulnerable to climate change?
as they try to migrate, they will be blocked
How much grain does the US produce?
25% of all grains worldwide
How will climate change affect human health?
will bring food shortages, pollution, infectious diseases, water scarcity, and more allergenic plants