What can I do about global warming?

Think about the things you do each day that use energy. The lights in your house use electricity. The TV and computer use electricity. The washing machine, dishwasher and dryer all use gas or electricity. Every time you ride in your car, it uses gasoline.
Many states and businesses in the United States are not waiting until the federal government decides what to do. They have already started working on the problem.

What is being done about global warming?

Global warming is a very difficult problem to fix. People are having a hard time agreeing on what to do about it. For example, everyone agrees that wasting energy is a bad thing to do. But some people think that the federal government should make laws about it, while other people think it should be up to each person or business to decide what to do.

What will happen if global warming continues?

There may be some kinds of plants and animals that become extinct because they can’t move to new homes. There may be more storms and floods. Sea level may rise so much that people have to move away from the coasts. Some areas may become too dry for farming.

What is the difference between "global warming" and "climate change"?

"Global warming" refers to the increase of the Earth's average surface temperature.
"Climate change" is a broader term that refers to long-term changes in climate.

What is causing global warming?

The gases of the cars are causing most of the warning. Another cause is deforestation (cutting down many trees)

Do scientists agree about global warming?

The scientists are agree about the global warning and that it will keep warning.