Climate Change REDemption

Polar regions are warming more quickly than other regions because more carbon dioxide can dissolve in colder water.

Polar regions are warming more slowly than other regions because atmospheric circulation wind patterns trap cold air at the poles.

Polar regions are warming more quickly than other regions because warming decreases the coverage of high-albedo ground cover like ice and snow.

Polar regions are warming more slowly than other regions because the ice and snow keep the air cool.

1.6 times greater

2.3 times greater

250 times greater

400 times greater

CO₂ concentrations and Antarctic temperatures have steadily increased from 800,000 years ago, and the present-day value for CO₂ concentration is the lowest it has been in 800,000 years.

CO₂ concentrations and Antarctic temperatures have steadily decreased from 800,000 years ago, and present-day values for both variables are the lowest they have been in 800,000 years.

CO₂ concentrations and Antarctic temperatures have cycled approximately every 50,000 years, and the present-day value for CO₂ concentration is the highest it has been in 800,000 years.

CO₂ concentrations and Antarctic temperatures have cycled approximately every 50,000 years, and present-day values for both variables are the highest they have been in 800,000 years.

6CO₂+6H₂O →C₆H₁₂O₂+6O₂

CH₄+2O₂→CO₂+2H₂O

CO₂+H₂O→2H⁺+CO₃²⁻

CO₂+Ca⁺+CO₃²⁻→CaCO₃

Rotate crops planted in agricultural fields each year

Switch from coal-burning power plants to nuclear power plants for electricity generation

Install catalytic converters on cars and trucks

Use biomass for heating homes and for cooking