Transcript Media Borough Committed to the Clean Energy - E

How the weather acts over many years
Natural causes such as volcanic eruptions, solar
variation, etc. . . However, humans have
increased the rate of climate change
dramatically through an increase in greenhouse
gases and changes in land use
But… how does this
affect me?
•Extreme Heat
•Harms Human Health
•Damages Forests
•Impacts Recreation
Extreme Heat
 More days reaching
above 90° F
 Average temperature in the
Northeast has already risen
1.5° F since 1970
 It is estimated the temperature will rise between 7°F 12°F above historic and recorded levels in winter and
between 6°F - 14°F in summer
Impacts on Human Health
 Air quality is expected to
decline as much as 4 times
in Pennsylvania’s cities!
 Ground-level ozone can
damage lung tissue, and is
especially harmful for those
with asthma and other
chronic lung diseases.
 Vector-Borne Disease:
Malaria, dengue fever,
yellow fever, encephalitis,
and lime disease are
expected to increase
Impacts on Our Forests
 Loss of habitat and
species
 The trees that grow in
our forests won’t be able
to grow in this type of
climate
 Increased risk of fires in
the new warmer, drier
climate
Impacts on Recreation
 Fishing and hunting will
be affected due to
habitat loss and species
extinctions
 No more snow fights
during the winter season
 Need to travel farther for
winter activities
•Use Clean Energy!
•Become aware of the issues affecting climate
change
•Look to purchase items that save energy
•Change the way you travel
•Use programmable thermostats
•Use energy saving fluorescent light bulbs
Did you know…
Warrington Township Committed
to the Pennsylvania Clean
Energy Communities Campaign?
It has committed to purchase 20% of its electricity from
clean energy by 2010.
Local Benefits: State Benefits:
* Township Receives a free 1kW
solar energy system
(a $10,000 value).
* Thousands of new jobs from
renewable energy development
* Recognition as a leader in clean
energy
* Reductions in global warming
pollution
* Greater energy independence
from fossil fuels
* Billions of $$ in new capital
investment
* Lower electricity and natural gas
bills in the future
* Millions of $$ in new local tax
revenues
SIGN UP FOR CLEAN ENERGY TODAY!!
Information provided by SmartPower and Union of Concerned Scientists