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The theme of the month: 'Be part of the solution'
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Nov 07 - Act on climate change in HK
Dec 07 - Save energy
Jan 08 -Travel smart
Feb 08 - Buy green
March 08 - Be a responsible tourist
April 08 - Learn about eco-friendly buildings
May 08 - Corporate sustainability
June 08 - Be part of the solution
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Week1What is climate change and is it caused by humans?
1.1.1 – What is climate change?
1.1.1 – What is climate change?
1.1.2 – How has climate changed?
1.1.3 – How are human sources changing our climate?
1.2.1 – Climate change – the overall picture
1.2.2 – Climate change – Temperature
1.2.3 – Climate change – Rainfall and storms
1.3.1 Climate change and your family’s health
1.3.2 – Energy use in the face of climate change – the vicious cycle
1.3.3 – Effects of climate change on ecology
World temperature could rise by up to 5.8ºC by the year 2100.
Climate naturally fluctuates over millions of years but today, scientists predict that world temperature could rise by up to 5.8ºC by the year 2100, posting a significant change from historical patterns. The trouble is caused by excessive greenhouse gases added by human activities, in parcular, the burning of fossil fuels.
In 2008, the HSBC Climate Partnership’s Climate Confidence Monitor surveyed some 12,000 people around the world, including 12 countries and territories namely Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Mexico, UK and the US. Results show that consumers are well aware of the issue and want their governments to agree on carbon emission reduction targets and start implementing actions.
It’s time to find out more about climate change if you haven’t already done so! Visit this site again for more.
Sources:
Climate Change Info Kit published by UNEP, UNFCCC and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (2007)
Hong Kong Observatory
Q&A
Woo:
What does climate change mean in our daily life?
Select your answer below
A.
A. We will see more extreme weather in both coastal and continental areas, such as more very hot days in summer and fewer cold days in winter.
B.
B. We are likely to have even more rainfall in some areas already subject to seasonal floods and thunderstorms in previously drier areas.
C.
C. We will see a rise in sea level, increasing the risks of storm surge during storm events in coastal cities.
D.
D. Well, all of these!
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