EPA+and+Mass+DEP+-+Adapting+to+a+Changing+Climate

For TUESDAY 4-8-2014, please put together an approximately 3 paragraph (approx. 1 page) report according to the following instructions. Remember that before you launch into discussing our changing climate, it would be a good idea to explain how climate change is not new to the planet.......

Go to EPA.GOV

I. Answer the following questions:


 * What is the EPA?
 * When was it created and why?
 * What is the function of the EPA?

II. Click on Climate Change under "Learn the Issues"
 * Review three sections of "Why is Climate Changing?"
 * Click on the NE REGION of the map of the U.S.
 * Read about the five areas of potential climate change impact. Note that there is a separate "Adaptation" section that you should read, as well
 * Summarize one area of potential impact and explain how we (in Massachusetts) can adapt. You should also consult the Air and Climate page of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's website to help you explain how we in MA can adapt to the potential impacts of a changing climate.

Last but not least, CITE ALL OF YOUR RESOURCES IN MLA FORMAT (good practice for your IRP!).