Activity 1 Finals NSTP

Name: Bautista, Mike Jacson D.
Course-Year/Section: BS in Architecture- First Year- Section C

Date: May 25,2020
NSTP 1-CWTS
Instruction: Write your brief answers to the following questions.
1. Give the definition of global warming. (10 points)

A gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere generally attributed
to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons,
and other pollutants.
2. Describe global warming. (10 points)

Global warming is the long-term heating of Earth’s climate system observed since the pre-
industrial period (between 1850 and 1900) due to human activities, primarily fossil fuel
burning, which increases heat-trapping greenhouse gas levels in Earth’s atmosphere.
3. Give the effects of global warming. (15 points)

Northeast. Heat waves, heavy downpours and sea level rise pose growing challenges to
many aspects of life in the Northeast. Infrastructure, agriculture, fisheries and ecosystems
will be increasingly compromised. Many states and cities are beginning to incorporate
climate change into their planning.
Northwest. Changes in the timing of streamflow reduce water supplies for competing
demands. Sea level rise, erosion, inundation, risks to infrastructure and increasing ocean
acidity pose major threats. Increasing wildfire, insect outbreaks and tree diseases are
causing widespread tree die-off.
Southeast. Sea level rise poses widespread and continuing threats to the region’s economy
and environment. Extreme heat will affect health, energy, agriculture and more. Decreased
water availability will have economic and environmental impacts.
Midwest. Extreme heat, heavy downpours and flooding will affect infrastructure, health,
agriculture, forestry, transportation, air and water quality, and more. Climate change will also
exacerbate a range of risks to the Great Lakes.
Southwest. Increased heat, drought and insect outbreaks, all linked to climate change, have
increased wildfires. Declining water supplies, reduced agricultural yields, health impacts in
cities due to heat, and flooding and erosion in coastal areas are additional concerns.
4. Give possible solutions to global warming (15 points)

1. Plant trees
What to do:
Plant trees in tropical rainforests in Brazil, Indonesia, India, Colombia, and
Madagascar. (If you plant trees through Treedom, you can choose the type of tree
you plant based on how much carbon it removes from the atmosphere.)
Protect what remains of our existing tropical forests through nonprofits such as Cool
Earth
2. Create more sustainable transportation habits
You knew this one was coming…
What to do:
Do at least one of these things:
Instead of ordering a private ride, do a rideshare
Avoid rapid acceleration and braking, and turn on cruise control on longer trips
Walk and bike to your destination whenever possible
When buying a new car, choose a climate-friendly option (here’s a good tool to find a
climate-friendly car)
3. Lower your heating bill
What to do:
In the winter, take steps to lower your heating bill:
Set your thermostat at 68 degrees F, and lower your home’s temperature 7-10
degrees for 8 hours a day. (But don’t turn down the heat more than 10 degrees if it’s
only for a few hours- it’ll take too much energy to heat back up.)
Shore up your windows, seal up the doors, and plug up dafty holes (here’s a
comprehensive guide that shows you how).
4. Divest from coal, and encourage others to do the same
What to do:
Divest your 401k from fossil fuels (you can analyze your stocks
on fossilfreefunds.org, which shows what % of your funds are invested in fossil fuel
companies). Make sure your bank, insurance company, and university (some of the
world’s biggest investors in coal) have agreed to divest. If they haven’t, call on them
to do so.
5. Eat less beef
What to do:
Create a rule for yourself that limits your beef consumption, such as:
Don’t cook beef at home – only eat it out
Only eat beef on the weekends
If there’s an option to choose between beef or another protein when ordering a dish,
go with the alternative protein
6. Advocate for a healthy planet

What to do:
Support climate legislation by doing one or more of these things:
Send a letter to party leaders and candidates telling them your vote depends on their
stance on global warming
Volunteer for a candidate that supports efforts to stop global warming
Talk to friends and family about the importance of voting for climate action
Write a letter to your elected leaders to support and implement a set of climate
solutions
7. Convince your friends to behave sustainably
What to do:
Choose an impactful, sustainable behavior from this list, and try to convince your
friends to do it too. Using the example of ridesharing, you can say things like:
1. “I talked to Jordan, Leah, Hannah, and Danny, and they’re all ridesharing. Are
you?”
2. “When’s the next time you’re going to rideshare, and what app are you going
to use?
3. “You’re a ride sharer, aren’t you?”
4. “I’ll text you next week to see how the ride sharing has been going!”

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Name: Bautista, Mike Jacson D.

Course-Year/Section: BS in Architecture- First Year- Section C

Instruction: Write your brief answers to the following questions.

1. Give the definition of global warming. (10 points)

2. Describe global warming. (10 points)

3. Give the effects of global warming. (15 points)

4. Give possible solutions to global warming (15 points)

4. Divest from coal, and encourage others to do the same

Don’t cook beef at home – only eat it out

Only eat beef on the weekends

6. Advocate for a healthy planet

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