Climate Change Our Ecological Footprint Lauren McGregor, Russell Conway, Clara Aristimuno Sustainable Systems 12/05/13.

Climate Change & Our Ecological FootprintLauren McGregor, Russell Conway, Clara Aristimuno Sustainable Systems12/05/13

What Climate Change?

The overuse of fossil fuels which is increasing the amount of C02 in the atmosphere trapping more heat and warming the earth. The continuous flow of energy that heats the

earth and greenhouse gases occur which traps heat inside the earth, increasing temperatures on earth.

Reducing our impact on the environment

Recycle Sustainability Reducing the amount of water consumption Composting Use less fossil fuels Reduce consumption Riding bikes, walking.

Ecological Footprint

The impact of a person or community on the environment, expressed by the amount of land required to sustain their use of natural resources.

Bibliography

http://dobigthingsblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/24/follow-these-green-steps-to-reduce-your-ecological-footprint/

http://earthhour.org/page/about/what-climate-change

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/science/future.html#