Climate Change
The Time to Act is Now!
What IS climate change?
Climate change is the broad
term used to describe global changes in temperature, wind patterns,
currents, and storms. Scientists now agree that these changes are being
caused to a great degree by the excess carbon dioxide and methane
released by human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels.
These gases create a greenhouse effect that traps heat at the earth's
surface.
How is preventing global warming related to protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge?
There
are many reasons for weaning ourselves off dependence on oil and other
fossil fuels. Reducing the greenhouse effect is one, and protecting
wild lands from drilling is another. For more information visit our Arctic climate change page.
Arctic Climate Change Impacts
Alaska is warming faster than anywhere on earth. Wildlife and communities face mounting impacts as sea ice melts, lakes dry up, and coasts erode yet risky oil, gas, and coal mining further fuel the problem. Alaska’s renewable energy solutions can reduce greenhouse gas emissions to achieve a sustainable future.
Things You Can Do
Here are specific things you can do at home, work, school, in your community, etc. Take some action!
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is a critical component of slowing climate change. Click here to visit our renewable energy page, and learn more about the various sources of renewable energy.
