Global Warming Resources
A Look At Climate Change And What You Can Do

NEW YORK, March 6, 2007

(CBS) California has a campaign to fight global
warming by building a million solar roofs within
ten years. Find out how you can fight the
greenhouse effect, and help the ozone.

What Is The Greenhouse Effect?

According to the Pew Center On Climate Change,
the greenhouse effect keeps the earth warm and
habitable; without it, the earth’s surface would be
about 60 degrees Fahrenheit colder on average.
But the enhanced greenhouse effect means even
more of the sun’s heat is trapped, causing global
temperatures to rise. By pumping man-made
greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, humans
are altering the process by which naturally
occurring greenhouse gases trap the sun’s heat
before it can be released back into space.

What Does The Ozone Do?

The ozone layer is Earth's protection from the
sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. Most of the
ozone layer is found in the stratosphere - six to
18 miles above the surface of the planet.
Scientists have detected the largest-ever hole in
the ozone layer over Antarctica, measuring three
times the size of the United States. The hole in
this protective layer is blamed on human-made
chlorine compounds such as refrigerants and
aerosol sprays.

What Can You Do?

At Home:

Making a few small changes in your
home and yard can lead to big reductions of
greenhouse gas emissions, increase the
nation's energy independence and save
money.

Change 5 lights: Replace the conventional
bulbs in your 5 most frequently used
light fixtures with bulbs that have the
ENERGY STAR label and you will help
the environment while saving money on
energy bills.

Look for ENERGY STAR labeled products.

Energy Star Home Link

Seal up your home with better insulation
and duct-work.

Use green power: Green power is
environmentally friendly electricity that
is generated from renewable energy sources
such as wind and the sun.

At Work

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Recycle office paper,
newspapers, beverage containers, electronic
equipment and batteries

Use less energy for your commute: Switch to
public transportation, carpooling, biking,
telecommuting and other innovative ways to
save energy and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions on your way to and from work.

To Learn More About Climate Change:

• The Sierra Club has tips on how to make
your home more efficient.

http://www.sierraclub.org/coolhome/

• You can read about greenhouse effect, a
look at the Kyoto Protocol and a history of
the Earth's climate with this CBSNews.com
interactive.

CBSNews.com interactive link

• EarthDayNetwork has additional resources.

http://www.earthday.org/

• Click here for research from the Pew Center
on Global Climate Change.

http://www.pewclimate.org/

• The EPA has resources on climate change.

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/

•Learn about CarFree City, USA.

http://new.carfreecity.us/

•The Union of Concerned Scientists is a leading
science-based nonprofit working for a healthy
environment.

http://www.ucsusa.org/ucs/about/

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