Climate Change
Name three things we can do to limit climate change
Examples: recycle, eat less meat, conserve electricity, change up transportation, cut down on food waste
Which of the following thanksgiving foods has the highest carbon footprint? Pie, Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, or Stuffing
Turkey (64 pounds of CO2)
This activist sat outside the Swedish Parliament to protest inadequate climate action before founding Fridays for Future
Which of the following cannot be recycled?
Glass, Beverage cartons, plastic bags, or newspaper
Plastic bags
Why are coral reefs important?
Examples: Home to marine species, protect coastlines from storms and erosion, provide oxygen
What does heavier precipitation lead to?
Heavier flooding
Reducing food waste means reducing...
Methane/carbon emissions
What is the goal of Mission Blue?
Raise awareness about ocean conservation, pollution, and destruction; founded by Sylvia Earle
Finish the phrase: "When in doubt..."
"...throw it out!"
What will happen to coral reefs if heating continues?
Coral bleaching (as the water heats up, the algae leave the coral making them vulnerable to disease and death)
What is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system?
The Sun
Which type of plastics should we avoid?
Single-use plastics, better to opt for dinner plates and silverware which can be reused
FREEBIE
FREEBIE
How can we stop run-off pollution from infecting the ocean with pesticides?
Stop spraying lawns and vegetation with harmful chemicals
How often will ice-free arctic summers occur if the temperature rises to 1.5 OR 2 degrees celsius?
1.5: at least once a century
2: at least once a decade
6 million
Who created Zero Hour, an organization meant to bring awareness to the fight against climate change?
Jamie Margolin
What number plastic containers be recycled?
#1-5 and #7 at the Chester County Solid Waste
What is the projected year that all coral reefs will cease to exist if we do not do something urgently?
2050
What global temperature do we need to stop the Earth from reaching?
1.5-2 degrees Celsius
What percent of food waste is composted? (Hint: it's a single-digit)
about 6%
What is activist Julia Hill's nickname? (Hint: it's an insect)
Butterfly; she lived in the branches of a redwood tree to save it from being cut down
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!
Can plastic bottle caps be recycled with our Chester County waste?
Which two common sunscreen ingredients are harmful to coral reefs?
Oxybenzone and Octinoxate