Our grope, PengFei, Julio, and I, found out how American people think about global warming. We wanted to know what percent of people consider global warming and recycle. We had several hypotheses about global warming. First, American people who major in science have higher concern about global warming. Next, 50% of people will answer the earth is warming. Last, 80% of people will answer that they have extreme weather. Our group asked 30 people who are different gender, age and major in SIUC. We prepared a survey that has 30 questions. As a result, 97% of people answered the earth is warming and many of them are trying to recycle or saving energy. Besides, more than 50% of people answered the US government is not making efforts enough to stop global warming.
The survey was interesting for me. I wanted to know how Americans think about global warming and we had some unexpected facts. First, people whose major is not science answered that the earth is warming and we are having extreme weather. We are surprised that 43% of people know about Kyoto Protocol well, and 30% of them heard it. It is clear that many American people concern with global warming more than we expected. As we know, many countries are trying to stop global warming now; they banned plastic bags or save energy. On the other hand, we found that some people do not care about the problem at all. For our survey, a few people answered the earth is not warming and the US government is making efforts very well for global warming. Global warming is a worldwide problem so it is important that everyone and every countries are involved in solving the problem.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
the global warming
Our research was about global warming. In our research we were very interested in knowing how much information people know about it, specially students at SIU. 10 surveys were passed out to students at the students' center. Among the students inquired, we have 6 women and 4 men, whose ages range between 19 and 25 years. Also, among the students inquired we have 4 students studying science, 1 is studying engineering, another one is studying liberal arts and 4 are in different majors not listed in the survey. According to the surveys, students are well informed about global warming and most of them are using energy appliances to help the environment and to save money as well.
Mt hypotheses is based on women care more about what it is happening with global warming. Actual surveys showed that women are more concerned about the earth warming and the US goverment should fight against global warming. It is also very interesting to know many students are beginning to use enery efficiency appliances at home, which it means they are already helping the environment any way.I learned that any students know about global warming and demand the goverment for soultions to this issue.
student: Julio Roa
Mt hypotheses is based on women care more about what it is happening with global warming. Actual surveys showed that women are more concerned about the earth warming and the US goverment should fight against global warming. It is also very interesting to know many students are beginning to use enery efficiency appliances at home, which it means they are already helping the environment any way.I learned that any students know about global warming and demand the goverment for soultions to this issue.
student: Julio Roa
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Our group’s survey in this term is about global warming. I asked 10 students to circle the answers for the survey in SIUC Students’ Center on Tuesday afternoon, so they are all among 19 to 24 and 7 out of which are females. Obviously, my result stands for young people’s opinions. Through this survey I wanted to know how much people know about global warming and if they can carry out some solutions. However, this has no strong connections between the majors and the knowledge of this issue according to my survey. It shows global warming has become a household word.
Before passing out the survey, I thought there would be evident relations between the majors and the knowledge of this issue. And I thought most people would think it was necessary to stop global warming and the fact is so. What interests me is most of them think the US government doesn’t do well in fighting global warming. They are very honest. Through the result I learn that Americans are very environmentally friendly and responsible. They care much about the climate changes amd the ways to improve the living conditions. Thanks for their cooperation.
Survey (Results)
Please take a moment to fill out the following survey. Your answers will remain anonymous and will only be used as a class project for Newstalk, Center for English as a Second Language, SIUC.
Circle your answers.
1. 9 Male 21 Female
2. Age: 0 18 or less 14 19-22 8 23-24 3 25-27 1 28-30 4 31-above
3. What is your major?
5 Science 4 Engineering 0 Medical 10 Liberal Arts
11 other
4. Do you think the earth is warming?
29 yes 1 no
5. Do you think we are having more extreme weather than before?
(Ex: hurricanes, tornados, and etc)
25 yes 5 no
6. Do you know what the Kyoto Protocol is?
13 Yes and I know much about it 9 Yes, but I just heard about it 8 No
7. How well do you think the US government does in fighting global warming?
5 Very well 1 Good 8 Just so-so 7 not well 9 Poorly
8. Do you think it is necessary to stop global warming?
25 yes 2 no 3 don’t care
9. Do you think fighting with global warming will decrease economic progress?
5 yes 18 no 7 I have no idea
10. Do you do any of the options below to conserve energy? Circle all that apply.
17 recycle 22 save electricity 18 conserve water 3 drive a hybrid vehicle
[and 1 no answer]
11. Do you have energy efficient appliances at home?
16 yes 13 no
[and 1 no answer]
12. Is renewable energy a good choice for protecting the environment?
29 yes 1 no
13. Do you think all people should be involved in protecting the environment?
30 yes 0 no
Thank you for your time!
Survey (Blank)
Please take a moment to fill out the following survey. Your answers will remain anonymous and will only be used as a class project for Newstalk, Center for English as a Second Language, SIUC.
Circle your answers.
1. Male/Female
2. Age: a) 18 or less b) 19-22 c) 23-24 d) 25-27 e) 28-30 f) 31-above
3. What is your major?
a) Science b) Engineering c) Medical d) Liberal Arts
e) other
4. Do you think the earth is warming?
a) yes b) no
5. Do you think we are having more extreme weather than before?
(Ex: hurricanes, tornados, and etc)
a) yes b) no
6. Do you know what the Kyoto Protocol is?
a) Yes and I know much about it b) Yes, but I just heard about it c) No
7. How well do you think the US government does in fighting global warming?
a) Very well b) Good c) Just so-so d) not well e) Poorly
8. Do you think it is necessary to stop global warming?
a) yes b) no c) don’t care
9. Do you think fighting with global warming will decrease economic progress?
a) yes b) no c) I have no idea
10. Do you do any of the options below to conserve energy? Circle all that apply.
a) recycle b) save electricity c) conserve water d) drive a hybrid vehicle
11. Do you have energy efficient appliances at home?
a) yes b) no
12. Is renewable energy a good choice for protecting the environment?
a) yes b) no
13. Do you think all people should be involved in protecting the environment?
a) yes b) no
Thank you for your time!
Circle your answers.
1. Male/Female
2. Age: a) 18 or less b) 19-22 c) 23-24 d) 25-27 e) 28-30 f) 31-above
3. What is your major?
a) Science b) Engineering c) Medical d) Liberal Arts
e) other
4. Do you think the earth is warming?
a) yes b) no
5. Do you think we are having more extreme weather than before?
(Ex: hurricanes, tornados, and etc)
a) yes b) no
6. Do you know what the Kyoto Protocol is?
a) Yes and I know much about it b) Yes, but I just heard about it c) No
7. How well do you think the US government does in fighting global warming?
a) Very well b) Good c) Just so-so d) not well e) Poorly
8. Do you think it is necessary to stop global warming?
a) yes b) no c) don’t care
9. Do you think fighting with global warming will decrease economic progress?
a) yes b) no c) I have no idea
10. Do you do any of the options below to conserve energy? Circle all that apply.
a) recycle b) save electricity c) conserve water d) drive a hybrid vehicle
11. Do you have energy efficient appliances at home?
a) yes b) no
12. Is renewable energy a good choice for protecting the environment?
a) yes b) no
13. Do you think all people should be involved in protecting the environment?
a) yes b) no
Thank you for your time!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
THE GLOBAL WARMING( GROUP WORK)
THE GLOBAL WARMING
What is the global warming? The global warming means to increase the average temperature of the Earth"s near surface air and oceans.The Earth"s climate changes because of volcanic eruptions and atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations.What is greenhouse? Greenhouse gases is the process by which absorpion and emission of infrared radiation by atmospheric gases warm a planet"s lower atmosphere and surface.The major greenhouse gases are water vapor, including the carbon dioxide, methane and ozone.
EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING
The effects of global warming on the environment and for human life are numerous and varied. Among some effects we have: climate change, rising sea level,glacier retreat, Arctic shrinkage, agriculture changes, tropical diseases, and changing in the time of seasonal patterns in ecosystems.
HOW TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING
Keep in mind that the biggest cause of global warming is CARBON DIOXIDE released when fossil fuels like oil and coal are burned for energy. Also, keep in mind that when you save energy, you fight global warming and save money above all.Important steps you can take to begin saving energy:
1- Raise you voice: We need new laws for the solution to global warming.
2- Choose an efficient vehicle: When buying your next car, pick the least polluting.
3- Buy energy- effiency appliances: Buy energy - efficiency model, they might be more expensive, but you save a lot of energy.
4- Replace you bulbs with compact flourescent bulbs:They will lower you energy bills.
5- Choose renewable energy: Pick a company that generates at least half of its power fom wind, solar energy and other clean sources.
STUDENT"S OPINION ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING
In my opinion, this is a very interesting article to be researched because it teaches you the different ways we as people destroy our environment as well as the ways we can put into practice to keep it safe. My summary is focused on the most important aspects that people must know and keep in mind. It is time to open our eyes and see what it is happening to our planet and begin talking about the different strategies that can be used to protect the environment against the global warming. I also want to place emphasis that this an issue where everybody has to be part because any effect of global warming will destroy rich people,poor people,developed countries(MDCs), underdevelped countries(LDCs)white people,black people,singers,non singers,professionals,celebrities and animals as well. Once you take time reading my summary, you will see that you can also do something to protect your environment.For example, there are many people who use cars for short trips, when this could be done by walking, biking or using mass transit. Another example is to turn off the unneeded lights. Wherever you go, you see lights on, and nobody is in the house. As a said before, this is an issue where you can also help by putting into practice some of the ideas before mentioned. It"s simple. After reading my summary as well as the ideas given, stop talking about global warming, stop making excuses for not protecting it, stoping putting blame into people, govement and people in general and begin doing your best you can to protect it. Remember that land was given by GOD, and you decide, you take care of it, or you destroy it.
*** The summary was based on information got from: WWW.WIKEPEDIA.ORG
written by : Julio Cesar Roa Rocha
Newstalk class
Instructor: Care Lawrence
What is the global warming? The global warming means to increase the average temperature of the Earth"s near surface air and oceans.The Earth"s climate changes because of volcanic eruptions and atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations.What is greenhouse? Greenhouse gases is the process by which absorpion and emission of infrared radiation by atmospheric gases warm a planet"s lower atmosphere and surface.The major greenhouse gases are water vapor, including the carbon dioxide, methane and ozone.
EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING
The effects of global warming on the environment and for human life are numerous and varied. Among some effects we have: climate change, rising sea level,glacier retreat, Arctic shrinkage, agriculture changes, tropical diseases, and changing in the time of seasonal patterns in ecosystems.
HOW TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING
Keep in mind that the biggest cause of global warming is CARBON DIOXIDE released when fossil fuels like oil and coal are burned for energy. Also, keep in mind that when you save energy, you fight global warming and save money above all.Important steps you can take to begin saving energy:
1- Raise you voice: We need new laws for the solution to global warming.
2- Choose an efficient vehicle: When buying your next car, pick the least polluting.
3- Buy energy- effiency appliances: Buy energy - efficiency model, they might be more expensive, but you save a lot of energy.
4- Replace you bulbs with compact flourescent bulbs:They will lower you energy bills.
5- Choose renewable energy: Pick a company that generates at least half of its power fom wind, solar energy and other clean sources.
STUDENT"S OPINION ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING
In my opinion, this is a very interesting article to be researched because it teaches you the different ways we as people destroy our environment as well as the ways we can put into practice to keep it safe. My summary is focused on the most important aspects that people must know and keep in mind. It is time to open our eyes and see what it is happening to our planet and begin talking about the different strategies that can be used to protect the environment against the global warming. I also want to place emphasis that this an issue where everybody has to be part because any effect of global warming will destroy rich people,poor people,developed countries(MDCs), underdevelped countries(LDCs)white people,black people,singers,non singers,professionals,celebrities and animals as well. Once you take time reading my summary, you will see that you can also do something to protect your environment.For example, there are many people who use cars for short trips, when this could be done by walking, biking or using mass transit. Another example is to turn off the unneeded lights. Wherever you go, you see lights on, and nobody is in the house. As a said before, this is an issue where you can also help by putting into practice some of the ideas before mentioned. It"s simple. After reading my summary as well as the ideas given, stop talking about global warming, stop making excuses for not protecting it, stoping putting blame into people, govement and people in general and begin doing your best you can to protect it. Remember that land was given by GOD, and you decide, you take care of it, or you destroy it.
*** The summary was based on information got from: WWW.WIKEPEDIA.ORG
written by : Julio Cesar Roa Rocha
Newstalk class
Instructor: Care Lawrence
THE GLOBAL WARMING
THE GLOBAL WARMING
What is the global warming? The global warming means to increase the average temperature of the Earth"s near surface air and oceans.The Earth"s climate changes because of volcanic eruptions and atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations.What is greenhouse? Greenhouse gases is the process by which absorpion and emission of infrared radiation by atmospheric gases warm a planet"s lower atmosphere and surface.The major greenhouse gases are water vapor, including the carbon dioxide, methane and ozone.
EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING
The effects of global warming on the environment and for human life are numerous and varied. Among some effects we have: climate change, rising sea level,glacier retreat, Arctic shrinkage, agriculture changes, tropical diseases, and changing in the time of seasonal patterns in ecosystems.
HOW TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING
Keep in mind that the biggest cause of global warming is CARBON DIOXIDE released when fossil fuels like oil and coal are burned for energy. Also, keep in mind that when you save energy, you fight global warming and save money above all.Important steps you can take to begin saving energy:
1- Raise you voice: We need new laws for the solution to global warming.
2- Choose an efficient vehicle: When buying your next car, pick the least polluting.
3- Buy energy- effiency appliances: Buy energy - efficiency model, they might be more expensive, but you save a lot of energy.
4- Replace you bulbs with compact flourescent bulbs:They will lower you energy bills.
5- Choose renewable energy: Pick a company that generates at least half of its power fom wind, solar energy and other clean sources.
In my opinion, this is a very interesting article to be researched because it teaches you the different ways we as people destroy our environment as well as the ways we can put into practice to keep it safe. My summary is focused on the most important aspects that people must know and keep in mind. It is time to open our eyes and see what it is happening to our planet and begin talking about the different strategies that can be used to protect the environment against the global warming. I also want to place emphasis that this an issue where everybody has to be part because any effect of global warming will destroy rich people,poor people,developed countries(MDCs), underdevelped countries(LDCs)white people,black people,singers,non singers,professionals,celebrities and animals as well. Once you take time reading my summary, you will see that you can also do something to protect your environment.For example, there are many people who use cars for short trips, when this could be done by walking, biking or using mass transit. Another example is to turn off the unneeded lights. Wherever you go, you see lights on, and nobody is in the house. As a said before, this is an issue where you can also help by putting into practice some of the ideas before mentioned. It"s simple. After reading my summary as well as the ideas given, stop talking about global warming, stop making excuses for not protecting it, stoping putting blame into people, govement and people in general and begin doing your best you can to protect it. Remember that land was given by GOD, and you decide, you take care of it, or you destroy it.
*** The summary was based on information got from: WWW.WIKEPEDIA.ORG
written by : Julio Cesar Roa Rocha
Newstalk class
Instructor: Care Lawrence
What is the global warming? The global warming means to increase the average temperature of the Earth"s near surface air and oceans.The Earth"s climate changes because of volcanic eruptions and atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations.What is greenhouse? Greenhouse gases is the process by which absorpion and emission of infrared radiation by atmospheric gases warm a planet"s lower atmosphere and surface.The major greenhouse gases are water vapor, including the carbon dioxide, methane and ozone.
EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING
The effects of global warming on the environment and for human life are numerous and varied. Among some effects we have: climate change, rising sea level,glacier retreat, Arctic shrinkage, agriculture changes, tropical diseases, and changing in the time of seasonal patterns in ecosystems.
HOW TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING
Keep in mind that the biggest cause of global warming is CARBON DIOXIDE released when fossil fuels like oil and coal are burned for energy. Also, keep in mind that when you save energy, you fight global warming and save money above all.Important steps you can take to begin saving energy:
1- Raise you voice: We need new laws for the solution to global warming.
2- Choose an efficient vehicle: When buying your next car, pick the least polluting.
3- Buy energy- effiency appliances: Buy energy - efficiency model, they might be more expensive, but you save a lot of energy.
4- Replace you bulbs with compact flourescent bulbs:They will lower you energy bills.
5- Choose renewable energy: Pick a company that generates at least half of its power fom wind, solar energy and other clean sources.
In my opinion, this is a very interesting article to be researched because it teaches you the different ways we as people destroy our environment as well as the ways we can put into practice to keep it safe. My summary is focused on the most important aspects that people must know and keep in mind. It is time to open our eyes and see what it is happening to our planet and begin talking about the different strategies that can be used to protect the environment against the global warming. I also want to place emphasis that this an issue where everybody has to be part because any effect of global warming will destroy rich people,poor people,developed countries(MDCs), underdevelped countries(LDCs)white people,black people,singers,non singers,professionals,celebrities and animals as well. Once you take time reading my summary, you will see that you can also do something to protect your environment.For example, there are many people who use cars for short trips, when this could be done by walking, biking or using mass transit. Another example is to turn off the unneeded lights. Wherever you go, you see lights on, and nobody is in the house. As a said before, this is an issue where you can also help by putting into practice some of the ideas before mentioned. It"s simple. After reading my summary as well as the ideas given, stop talking about global warming, stop making excuses for not protecting it, stoping putting blame into people, govement and people in general and begin doing your best you can to protect it. Remember that land was given by GOD, and you decide, you take care of it, or you destroy it.
*** The summary was based on information got from: WWW.WIKEPEDIA.ORG
written by : Julio Cesar Roa Rocha
Newstalk class
Instructor: Care Lawrence
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