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Global Warming Issues are in your Hands
By: David Yuri, written on: 2006-08-30
There has been a lot of talk on the subject of global warming. Specialists
believe that human activities in the past 50 years have given a negative boost to
climate change. After a long series of tests and chart observations, it seems that
the primary culprit for global warming is the emission of greenhouse gases
(mainly carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide). These gases have altered
the composition of the atmosphere and raised the planets temperature with
almost 1?C since 1950.
The problem is not that these gases exist. They have always been in the
atmosphere, but there is a major increase in their concentration. The planet
started to heat up and the climate change appeared simultaneously with the
beginning of industrial revolution. Then, at the start of a new era, the
concentrations of carbon dioxide increased with nearly 30%, methane almost
doubled and nitrous oxide with 15% making global warming a serious, even
deadly matter.
These figures are truly concerning due to the fact that we rely on fossil fuels to
drive, to heat and to power factories not thinking of the harsh reality: burned
fossil fuels are the main reason for the rise of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
leading to global warming and accelerating the rate of climate change.
Still, the combustion of fuel is not the only one to blame for global warming.
Researchers consider that the development of agriculture, deforestation, landfills,
industrial production and mining are also to blame. Each one of them has helpedinduce large, global, abrupt climate change leading to a warmer planet, making it
more difficult for us to live.
The statistics in climate change are frightening. Almost 98% of the
greenhouses emissions are due to pollution and it is no surprise that the most
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powerful and rich country (U.S) on the continent is mainly responsible for global
warming. 1998 has been declared the warmest year on record and scientistists
are concerned that the snow cover in northern hemisphere and floating ice in the
Arctic Ocean have decreased. Do we really pay enough attention to the climate
change and do we want the planet to become too warm for us to live in?
We are all threathened by this sudden climate change. Global warming is not a
joke and we should start paying more attention to it. Not only wildlife, forests and
coastal areas are vulnerable to the climate change that the greenhouse gas may
bring, but also water resources, animals and most important our health.
What should we expect from global warming? First of all, a change that will
have a major impact on the way we live will be a warmer weather. Climate
change will appear in the form of increased precipations worldwide, with acid
rainfalls that will damage the natural habitat, with more frequent and intense
storms that will build up and result in powerful hurricanes. And this is just the top
of the iceberg called global warming. The hurricanes will be stronger than usual
with greater devastating powers.
The population of the globe should be taught more about these greenhouse
gases that are held responsible for climate change and more specific, global
warming. Carbon dioxide is realeased into the atmosphere when wood, fossil
fuels (oil, gas and coal) and solid waste are burned. Methane is emitted during
the production and transport of oil, gas and coal, but it also results from
decomposition of solid, organic waste. Nitrous oxide is the product of: agricultural
and industrial activities, combustion of fossil fuels and solid waste. So, do we still
have to wonder why these greenhouse gases have such a strong impact on
climate change?
Unfortunately, there are not many options to reduce the effects of global
warming. Lately, in order to predict climate change, specialists have put up what
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is called an emission inventory which registers the quantity of air pollutants in the
atmosphere. It also establishes the identity of the polluting agent
(chemical/physical), the geographic area covered, the time period over which
emissions are appreciated and the type of activities that cause the emissions.
This way, the scientific community is making an effort to reduce the serious
consequences of global warming.
Another solution for the problem of global warming is recycling. It started years
ago in powerful and well developed states and it is a novelty for poor, undergoing
tranzition states that are struggling to survive. But, slowly, people all over the
world are learning about the strong effects of recycling newspapers, plastic, glass,
metal. It is a healthy action that makes the world a better place. By recycling, we
not only help ourselves, but also the forests, crop yields and water supplies
which are severely affected by climate change. We also keep in mind the animals
and the ecosystems - another sector badly damaged by climate change. We
make the difference.
Global warming affects everybody. That is why we must fight against our self
destruction and lifes in general. Fight for your planet, dont let the climate change
affect the environment in an irrecoverable manner, keep in mind that Earths eco
systems are sensitive and must be treated with care, and you will have a future!