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Amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has risen 14% from 1960 to More and longer droughts have occured Hotter summers Climate in the Northern Hemisphere has risen.5 degrees Celsius between 1880 and 1940
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So dependent on fossil fuels…
•Greenhouse gases are released (Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrogen, Sulfer Dioxide)
•Automobiles
•Factories
•Construction
•Toooooo many greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
•Greenhouse effect---- heats Earth at a rate that negatively impacts the world
Amount of greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere has risen 14% from 1960 to
1990.
More and longer droughts have
occured
Hotter summers
Climate in the Northern
Hemisphere has risen .5
degrees Celsius
between 1880 and 1940
• Evidence of global warming
A green building is a structure that is energy efficient and has as little harmful impact to the environment as possible.
In the United States alone, buildings account for: • 72% of electricity consumption,• 39% of energy use,• 38% of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions,• 40% of raw materials use,• 30% of waste output (136 million tons annually), and• 14% of potable water consumption.
Benefits of Green Building
Environmental benefits: Enhance and protect ecosystems and
biodiversity Improve air and water quality
Reduce solid waste Conserve natural resources
Economic benefits: Reduce operating costs
Improve employee productivity and satisfaction
Health and community benefits: Improve air, thermal, and acoustic
environments Enhance occupant comfort and health Minimize strain on local infrastructure
Contribute to overall quality of life
WOW! Look how cool your house can be!!!!!
Goffman, Ethan. “Green Building: Conserving the Human Habitat.” October 2006. 18 February 2009.
<http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/green/review.php>.
Dick, Gregory. “Green Building.” California Integrated Waste Management. 2007. 18 February 2009. <http://www.cwmb.ca.gov>.
"Green Homes.“ United States Green Building Council. 2008. 17 February 2009. <http://www.usgbc.org>.