Climate Change Introduction

Currently, much interest exists concerning the release of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and the long-term effect they may have on the temperature of our planet. Carbon emissions, strongly believed to contribute to global warming, are projected to increase significantly over the next 10 years. This Web site presents some basic information concerning basic issues and questions regarding climate change, greenhouse gases, why we as a society should be concerned about climate change, and what we can do in our own lives to reduce the production of greenhouse gases. Click on the bullets below to get a more detailed explanation of each of the questions presented.

• What are the greenhouse effect and global warming?
• What are common sources of greenhouse gases and what is their global warming potential?
• What are the current levels of GHG emissions in the U.S.?
• Why should we be concerned about global warming?
• What is the relationship between global warming and energy use?
• What is the Kyoto Protocol?
• What is carbon sequestration?
• Climate change and Kansas
• What can I do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming?