6B Flashcards
(14 cards)
any change in the climate over time whether due to natural processes or because of human activity.
Climate change
It is the change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the _____________.
global atmosphere
Climate change is already occurring, and that further acceleration will result in (2) degree increase in ________________
global temperature and of extreme weather conditions
Increasing volume of ___________ in the atmosphere absorbing and re-emitting of infrared radiation, warming the earth surface and contributing to climate change
Greenhouse Gases (GHG)
These gases are __________________ (GHG)
water vapor, Methane, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrous Oxide, Ozone, Hydro Fluoro Carbon (HFC), Perfluorocarbon (PFC), and Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)
a phenomenon when greenhouse gases
increase in volume, more solar heat will be trapped resulting
in warmer atmospheric condition.
Greenhouse Effect
the increase in the average temperature of the earth’s near-surface air and oceans that is associated with the increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
Global Warming
Climate Change Causes:
Human activities such as the burning of wood and wood products, the production of fossil fuels, release carbon dioxide , methane and nitrous oxide into the atmosphere.
The rapid growth of human population increases the consumption of earth resources, threatening its capacity to support life
It also increases the amount of decomposing organic wastes that releases carbon dioxide and methane into the air Massive deforestation, mining and other forms of land conversion make the situation worse.
Effects of Climate Change:
- melting down of snow covers and
glaciers - the rise of sea level
- shorter winters
- early springs
- hotter summers and delayed
coming of autumns - altered forest productivity and
composition - habitat shifts of some animals
- changes in the behavior of
flora and fauna - spread of diseases
- stronger and more frequent
typhoons - more floods
- severe droughts
- stronger heatwaves
- heavier rains
ENVIRONMENTAL
Impacts of Climate Change:
Socio-economic problems and difficulties will be amplified compounding the already heavy burden of poor sectors
Agriculture becomes less or non- productive due to droughts and floodings
Mounting social pressure on damaging effects of climate change will influence the political priorities and direction
A meter rise in sea level will affect
___________ out of 81 provinces
64
Sea water would cover at least
___________ of 1,610 towns close to 700
millions square meters of land and
could displace at least 1.5 million
Filipinos
703
Philippine is located in an __________
earthquake prone area (Pacific
Ring of Fire)
What Can Be Done Locally?
Reduce the sources of greenhouse gas emissions or enhance their sink or capture (mitigation).
Moderate the harmful effects of climate change and exploits it beneficial opportunities (adaptation)
Support or join awareness raising people in your community about climate change.
Carry out concrete disaster prevention, mitigation and management activities ( capacity building)
Suggest or advocate the integration of climate change mitigation and adaptation into organization/institutional plans to mainstream this consciousness
Lobby for and/or support climate change responsive policies and ordinances that are proactive in favor of reducing the risk of climate change.
Synergize efforts with other enlightening individuals or group stakeholders to reduce the vulnerability to climate change hazards, risks, adaptation, risk reduction, development planning, and humanitarian action need to come together.
Develop stable resource mobilization mechanism or system to ensure and facilitate the flow of financial and technical support to local implementers.
