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Amanda Katili
The Global Climate Crisis
Amanda Katili
Ministry of Environment of Indonesia, Indonesia
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Abstract
The facts surrounding climate change and the evidence relating to the
issues involved have been presented in ways that may be perplexing to
some. Climate change is not one subject but a number of interwoven
themes that together create an overall picture. Breaking down those
themes and understanding and interpreting those facts can be
overwhelming. Prior to winning the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, Al Gore
presented a documentary film, An Inconvenient Truth, a compelling look
at the state of the climate crisis, a true planetary emergency. The
slide presentation is based on the academy award winning documentary.
There are four central scientific hypotheses which underlie the
presentation: global average temperatures have been rising
significantly over the past years and are likely to continue to rise;
this is mainly due to human-made emissions of greenhouse gases; if
unchecked, this will have significant adverse effects on the world and
its populations; and there are measures which individuals, business and
governments can take thatwill help to reduce climate change or mitigate
its effects. An Inconvenient Truth is a rich and challenging resource
for students in: Geography, Health, Science, English, Media Studies,
Information Technology, Environmental Studies, Citizenship and Values
Education.
