CLIMATE CHANGE is one of the most current worldwide issues. Man-made or natural It is the CHANGE IN THE ENVIRONMENT Experts believe that Earth undergoes cooling and warming period caused by factors other than human activity EXAMPLES GLOBAL WARMING can bring about rising of sea level due to melting of ice caps and glaciers Stronger typhoons El Nino and El Nina Extinction of Flora and Fauna GREENHOUSE EFFECT Major cause of Climate Change In the atmosphere, there are greenhouse gasses present such as water vapour, CO2, methane, nitrous oxide and chlorofluorocarbon that prevent heat from escaping the Earth thus making Earth’s temperature higher. (girl in the car) WHAT CAUSES GREENHOUSE GASSES? EXAMPLE! BURNING OF FOSSIL FUEL is one of the main sources of carbon dioxide emission. Use of plastic Smoke from factories and vehicles WHAT CRIME DID HUMANITY COMMIT TO THE ENVIRONMENT? ARE YOU PART OF THIS CRIME? IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE CYCLICAL EVENTS THAT WE ENCOUNTER EL NIÑO Abnormal and lengthy warming in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean. Natural Phenomenon occurs at irregular intervals of 2 to 7 years and lasts for 9 months or 2 years at most. Usually it starts at the end of the year or during Christmas Season “Christ the Lord” Trade winds move from East to West and collects warm air making the part of the Pacific Ocean warmer leading to the El Niño phenomenon. Pacific Ocean is to the East of the Philippines, El Niño phenomenon will affect the country. LA NIÑA This natural phenomenon may, but not always, follow El Niño events. May last 9 to 12 months, in some cases it last for 2 years. It’s triggered by the cooling of eastern part of the Pacific Ocean “Cold Pacific” Trade winds that move from east to west are strengthened. Upwelling of COLDER water intensifies. M Moving Air brings too much water vapor. As it reaches the landmass, precipitation is experienced