Causes of Climate Change

This section examines the pollutants that cause climate change, the sources of these pollutants, and ways to reduce their impact.

• XRT: eXtraordinary Road Trip is an educational computer game designed to teach players how to analyze the transportation variables affecting air quality. The Web site contains resources on the chemistry of climate change.
• EPA Transportation and Climate - Here you will find information on carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation sources.

• Power Generation in Wisconsin
• Calculating Energy Use: Online Home Energy Analysis
• Wisconsin-s Public Service Commission - Look here to see a map of how power plants are distributed in Wisconsin.
• Energy Information Administration - A place to find official energy statistics from the US Government.
• Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence
• Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) - a program that helps promote energy education in Wisconsin
• US Dept of Energy - An additional source of energy information.
• A list of energy sources
• Information about Wisconsin Power Plants
• Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
• Information on wattages for a wide-range of lighting options
• Department of Natural Resources - Green & Healthy Schools energy assessments, information and forms.
• We Energies Appliance Calculator
• We Energies Service Territory Map
• Visualizing the Grid

• Personal Greenhouse Gas Emission Calculator - explore ways to reduce your own greenhouse gas emissions.
• Everyday Energy Saving Tips (PDF)
• Do a Little...Save a Lot!, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources tips for saving energy.

Notable Books Trask, Crissy, 1996. It-s Easy Being Green - A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: Gibbs Smith Publisher Kingslover, Barbara., Steven L. Hopp, Camille Kingslover. 2007. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life. Harper Collins Publishers, New York, New York. Pollen, Michael. 2006. Omnivore-s Dilemma. Penguins Press, New York, New York.

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