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English, 04.05.2020 23:18, GERIANNCAYER

Answer the following questions.
Cite at least two SPECIFIC passages (pages) of Kolbert’s book "Field Notes from a Catastrophe" to support
your answers. More citations will get you more points, as will depth of thought in your comments.
Include the questions as well as your
answers in a different color font

1. The first major report to definitively conclude that continued increases in carbon dioxide
emissions would result in climate change was released by the National Academy of Sciences in
1979. In 1980, Dr. James Hansen, climatologist with NASA, spoke before Congress to warn and
ask for actions in regard to climate change. Why do you think it is taking so long for politicians
and the general public to become alarmed about this issue?
2. When did you first hear about climate change?
3.When did you first start to worry about it (if you are concerned about it)?
4.The average global temperature has increased 0.8
o
C (1.4
o
F). Is this enough to have any effects
on ecosystems, humans, and other species? If so, what are some of the present effects?
5.What are at least four things can you do to help slow climate change?
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