It's getting hot in here! Climate change[/kwlink 4858] is proving problematic for a lot of different environments but the changes it's causing at the polar ice caps may affect us all. June 5, 2007 is World Environment Day and this year's theme is Melting Ice - Hot Topic? We take a closer look at what's going on at the [kwlink 4470]ends of the earth and what we can do to stop it .
Polar Ice Caps - What Are They? 652r6l
Polar ice caps are huge sheets of ice that lie at a Antarctica). Polar ice caps get less exposure to the sun than the rest of the earth, which results in lower surface temperatures.
Polar Ice Caps - Size Matters 2n1v40
Polar ice caps can grow and shrink due to climate variation. During marine plant and animal life.
Polar Ice Caps - What Can You Do? 2y6zp
Climate change is widely believed to be the cause of shrinking polar caps, so here are a few ways you can do your part to tackle global warming.
- Turn off the lights when you leave a room and don't leave the TV on when you're not using it. Switch to energy efficient light bulbs.
- Walk to school instead of getting the 'rents to drive you and take the bus when you go to the mall or your friend's house.
- Tell your parents what you know about global warming and the environment. It's important that they know as much as you do so they can vote for politicians who care about the environment.
