Innovation Project: How Do Individuals View Climate Change?
Basic Presentation
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Lily Keefer
Overview
The topic of human-caused climate change has always been a pressing issue, however, it is becoming more and more urgent as time continues. Despite experiencing some of the effects of climate change in everyday life, there are many who do not believe that it is happening, or are are not educated about the subject. My goal for my project is to gather data on this through survey and research, as well as research some statistical data on how climate change is impacting our planet. Depending on the information I collect and the data I find, this may prove that more education must be done about this subject. I believe that postitive change starts with understanding.
My Survey Plan
I plan to survey the IMHS and some of the IMO community and asses their knowledge and views on climate change. The questions I ask on the survey are either true/false, or multiple choice, and test the knowledge of the participant on topics like fossil fuels, and the effect of climate change on the environment. Some flaws of my survey: - Small sample size: I am only surveying the IMHS/IMO community, so the results obtained will only represent a very small population. - Untruthful responses: Some participants many not be truthful, so result might not be completly accurate. Some may not take it seriously and put random responses in or look up the answers on the internet. --
Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center has conducted various surveys related to the topic of climate change. As you can see by using this chart, many of those surveyed want America to develop alternative energy resources. However, there are a few who are against that.
NPR/PBS
In a survey conducted by NPR/PBS this year, participants were asked, "which one of these statements about climate change and the economy do you most agree: "Addressing climate change should be given priority even at the risk of slowing economic growth", or "Economic growth should be given priority, even at the risk of ignoring climate change"?"The results concluded that: - 53% answered climate should be prioritized - 44% answered economy should be prioritized - 3% unsure
How Does Climate Change Affect our Daily Lives?
A chart provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change demonstrates how temperatures will continue to rise, creating a more dangerous climate for future generations.
- According to the journal Nature Climate Change, it is estimated that 85% of the world's population has been affected by human-caused climate change. - World Health Organization reports that "between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year from illnesses such as malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea and heat stress." This organization also states that the direct damage costs to health is estimated to be between USD 2-4 billion/year by 2030.
- The average global sea surface temperature has increased by 1.5 degrees Farenheit since 1901, an average rate of 0.13 degrees Farenheit per decade. Ocean warming causes issues such as sea levels to rise, coral bleaching, intensified hurricanes, and changes in ocean biochemistry.
These are just some of the many different ways Climate Change impacts us.
"The Earth should not be a worse place after my death than it was when I was born here."- Rob Stewart