Sea Levels

Aim; To look at the different ways we can prevent climate change in the future.

How is sea-level rise going to affect us in NZ

What places will be affected?

Pacific Islands, Coastal areas, 

What else do we need to think about?

What other places around NZ will be affected?

What does this do to our drinking water?

The people who live on the coast's water supply in the ground will become salty water. 

What are the main concerns?

1.    People who live on the coast will have no homes. 
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What can we do to prevent climate change?

What can we do?

1. Use more public transport.  (Create Less Carbon Dioxide) 
2. Walk to school (scooter, Bike) 
3.  Use fuel efficent veachels  (hybrid cars or Electric cars)

Curbing climate change

What is the one, silver bullet solution?

There is no silver bullet. 

What is the mix of things we need to start doing?

1.  Use renewable energy   
2.   Solar heating
3.  Stop using cars that depend on fossil fuels. 

What are 3 others you can think of?

1.  Use more public transport 
2.  Walking or biking instead of creating carbon dioxide 
3.  Recycle or reuse your things instead of putting them in the compost. 

Activities:

Carbon Footprint: 

Carbon Footprint explained

Dwelling
Water
Recreation
Heating and cooling
Electricity
Transportation
Food
Waste
Air Travel
Consumption

Colour 1: for actions, they are already doing 

Colour 2: for actions that they pledge to undertake in the future

Ecological Handprint The Ecological handprint builds on the concepts from the Carbon Footprint. We will look at the positive actions of:

1. Transportation
2. Community
3. Consumption
4. Water
5. Food
6. Home
7. Waste

1 Colour: For each action, you are already doing 

2 Colour: For each action, you would like to do in the future