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How would you get to school if the gas station ran out of gas?
Unit Questions
Going Green:What’s the big deal?
L. Bateman
Going Green:What’s the big deal?
Going Green:What’s the big deal?
Fossil Fuel Dependency
• In what way do you use fossil fuels every day?
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Fossil Fuel Dependency
• In what way do you use fossil fuels every day?
Fossil Fuel Dependency
• In what way do you use fossil fuels every day?
Fossil Fuel Dependency
• How long can this last? Coal: 148 years Oil: 43 years Natural Gas: 61 years
Going Green:What’s the big deal?
Renewable Resources
Definition: A resource that is naturally replaced faster than consumed by humans.
Going Green:What’s the big deal?
Going Green:What’s the big deal?
Impact Reduction
• At home– Compact fluorescent light bulbs– Turn off lights– Unplug appliances – Turn down water heater– Upgrade windows – Buy used furniture– Adjust thermostat
Impact Reduction
• Away from home– Bike, walk, carpool or take public transportation– Reuse shopping bags– Drive slower – Buy local and/or organic food– Thrift shop – Buy used or refurbished
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