ENV100H1 Final: ENV200 final Notes

• School: UTSG
• Department: School of Environment
• Course: ENV100H1
• Professor: Romila Verma

Document Summary

The number of record high temperature events in the united states has been increasing, while the number of record low temperature events has been decreasing, since 1950. atmospheric carbon dioxide level rise: 1950 industrial revolution 2014 (280. In its fourth assessment report, the intergovernmental panel on climate. It also encompasses making the most of any potential beneficial opportunities associated with climate change (for example, longer growing seasons or increased yields in some regions). They are working to build flood defenses, plan for heatwaves and higher temperatures, install water permeable pavements to better deal with floods and stormwater and improve water storage and use. Heat and cool smartly: simple steps like changing air filters regularly, properly using a programmable thermostat, and having your heating and cooling equipment maintained annually by a licensed contractor. Burning fossil fuels creates carbon dioxide, the number one greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.