Causes
Name two causes of Climate Change.
Population, Transportation, Consumerism, Deforestation, Agricultural Expansion, etc.
Name one way that we can help save the environment.
Eat local, drive less, cut down on plastic usage, etc.
What is the Environment?
1. the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
2. the natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity.
How does Population Effect the Earth?
Humans are using up more resources and the amount and nature can’t replenish those resources fast enough to supply our needs.
According to the Church, why should we value the Environment?
Climate change is about our responsibility as God’s children and people of faith for each other and future generations by caring for all of God’s wondrous creation
What is Climate Change?
Climate change occurs when changes in Earth's climate system result in new weather patterns that last for at least a few decades, and maybe for millions of years.
What is Consumerism???
A social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts
Are we solely responsible for the state of the Environment? If not, who is responsible?
At some level, we are all responsible for climate change.
Name 3 ways that our actions affect the Earth.
Overpopulation, pollution, global warming, climate change, ocean acidification, etc.