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Touching upon energy sources and the causes of pollution, this PowerPoint could be expanded. For example, it describes the greehnouse effect and the problems associated with global warming, but does not indicate that the greenhouse effect is vital to life! As a starting point for a huge area of study and research, these slides provide basic information. Use this in an environmental studies curriculum to introduce alternative sources of energy.

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global warming, climate change, alternative energy sources, fossil fuels, severe weather, the greenhouse effect

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greenhouse effect, extreme weather, fossil fuel, global warming, alternative energy source, science
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6th - 12th
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Science
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