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Why is climate change the most important issue of our time??

After reading Melting Away by Glen Phelan and After Losing Huge Amount, Greenland Ice Is Melting Faster Than Ever by
the Washington Post on the causes and effects of global warming, create a power point presentation that synthesizes what
people should know about global warming.

Slide ONE: Title slide

Title of presentation
Presenters first and last names
Date and class
Captivating/provocative image

Side TWO: Definition of Global Warming

What is global warming?
Why is it a problem?
Why should we care?
Provocative image

Slide THREE: Causes of Global Warming

4 causal statements that outline main causes for global warming
Provocative image

Slide FOUR: Effects of Global Warming

4 causal statements that outline main effects of global warming
Provocative image
Slide FIVE: Solutions for Global Warming
4 solutions: What can people do now to help prevent global warming?
Why are these the most important actions?
Provocative image

Slide SIX: Citations

Websites where you got your images
Articles where you got your information