Title: Explore the effect of greenhouse gas emissions from energy production on the environment.
Course: Fundamentals of Power Generation (20904-I) > Section: Exploring Environmental Effects in Energy and Power

Exploration should include

- defining the greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases
- energy sources that produce greenhouse gas emissions (e.g., methane, carbon dioxide)
  - natural
  - man-made

- effects of greenhouse gas emissions on the environment
  - extreme weather events
  - coastal flooding/sea-level rise
  - destruction of habitats
  - water scarcity
  - public health and conflict.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What gases are considered to be greenhouse gases?
- What are the greenhouse effects from energy use?