FAST FACTS ABOUT Climate Change. - People use coal, oil, and gas for fuel. These fossil fuels allow people to drive cars and make electricity. - Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. - Carbon dioxide traps heat. BIG changes are needed to - Trapped heat makes our Earth warmer. stop climate change like: - It may not feel warmer outside - Passing laws against companies from selling our door, but just a tiny increase in things that harm our Earth. temperature has a big impact, like serious - Making electricity from Sun and wind. storms, flooding, and droughts. - Voting for people who can make laws against harming our Earth. - Storms damage buildings, homes, - Teaching others about climate change. Lots animals, and our Earth. of people don’t know about this stuff. Generation Carbon: It’s time to start. Want more? Visit thecarbonalmanac.org.