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[ella mertes @ellamertes]

These lights are being powered by a coal power plant which unfortunately releases harmful gasses into our atmosphere that are slowly damaging the ozone layer which protects us from harmful UV rays from the sun. #apesair @franklinlorax

[ella mertes @ellamertes]

@Dru73586072 @franklinlorax And across the world they’re experience a whole different season than us!

[ella mertes @ellamertes]

@brookesolomon30 @franklinlorax Very true, unfortunately us humans have caused a lot of this negative impact on the ozone layer through our GHG emissions

[ella mertes @ellamertes]

@SM507721apes @franklinlorax unfortunately so true! a way to reduce emissions is driving less or using an electric car since it doesn’t use gas!

[Suha Malik @SM507721apes]

vehicles can produce nitrogen oxides (NOx). these can result in acid rain & photochemical smog, a secondary pollutant made from NOx + VOCs + sunlight (O3 is also made in this reaction). limiting vehicular use is important to reduce these emissions! @franklinlorax #apesair

[Dru Davis @Dru73586072]

There are flowers blossoming on the trees in my front yard. Living in the troposphere layer causes different weather patterns throughout the year. These flowers are blossoming due to the tilt of the Earth’s axis, causing spring in the Northern hemisphere! #apesair @franklinlorax

[brooke solomon @brookesolomon30]

we live in the troposphere, also known as the “bad ozone” because of all of the harmful pollutants produced near the ground. this creates holes in the ozone, hence the “bad ozone”! #apesair @franklinlorax

[Zach Heder @zachhederapes]

Kyle has lots of extra things plugged in that he isn't using, which uses more energy than he needs to, increasing energy bills for his family @franklinlorax #apesenergy

[Kjerstin Bartell @KB508574apes]

When I was getting gas I noticed the ethanol signs that we talked about in class. All gas stations are required to put 10% ethanol in their gas because it oxygenates the exhaust so water vapor is released. #moreecofriendly #apesenergy @franklinlorax

[cate schweitzer @cateschweitzer]

Whenever I am not charging my phone, I make sure to unplug my charger. This helps to save energy and reduce the amount of coal burned for electricity!! #apesenergy @franklinlorax

[Destiny Joseph @Dj509911apes]

This is an electric car charging station, electric cars help limit pollution into the air and also cars that run on electric energy on average only need to be charged every 4 days! #apesenergy #franklinlorax

[Carly Lehman - APES @CL508445apes]

My house is powered by coal which emits CO2 into the atmosphere. Other energy sources like wind and solar energy are cleaner for the environment. However, the problem with these energy sources is that they vary in availability and intensity. @franklinlorax #apesenergy

[ella mertes @ellamertes]

Leaving chords plugged into an outlet can waste energy even when it’s not being directly used. That’s why it is important to unplug the accessories you are not using in order to be as energy efficient as possible! #apesenergy

[ella mertes @ellamertes]

@zachhederapes @franklinlorax ugh, typical. I’ll be visiting you in the hospital shortly, stay strong 😇

[ella mertes @ellamertes]

@DudorSamuel @franklinlorax Great way to help out the environment! The little things add up! Great job Sam!

[ella mertes @ellamertes]

@LH508426apes @franklinlorax Very smart, saves a lot of money in the long run! More people need to be aware of this

[ella mertes @ellamertes]

@JD508477apes @franklinlorax very good example of old growth forestry!

[ella mertes @ellamertes]

@CL508445apes @franklinlorax super interesting how other plants need certain amounts of nutrients to grow and thrive just like the radishes in class!

[ella mertes @ellamertes]

@AR508514apes @franklinlorax good thinking when it comes to location of your plant and the type of soil used! very important for healthy growth