--> DUE in class on Friday, March 10 (please write neatly and large enough) 1. Why is it easier to get sunburned in Florida than New York? (give two reasons) 2. CFCs and halons are relatively stable compared to natural sources of Cl and Br. How does this make CFCs and halons more likely to destroy ozone? 3. (In 300-400 words) Briefly compare and contrast the scientific problems of global warming from the enhanced greenhouse effect and ozone destruction by freon. The main focus of your essay should then compare and contrast the human impacts and general mitigation strategies (e.g., the reasons for success (or lack of success) by the Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol). 4. Research the Climate Stewardship Act of 2005 on the internet. (In 300-400 words) Briefly summarize the 2005 bill. The main focus of your essay should then be separated in two parts with distinct pro and con statements of plausible reasons to support or reject the bill. |