Global Warming By: Karen Zeferino and Taylor

Hamilton

Global Warming Introduction

Currently in the world, many nations are working on a big controversial issue: the

economy. No one is paying attention to the biggest problem on the world today: Global

warming. Global warming is the gradual increase of the Earth’s temperature. Many

may think global warming is a minor problem but it could be a threat to millions of lives.

This global warming issue is sneaking up on the world today, and it is shocking how the majority of the population is doing nothing

about it.

Global warming effects

Sea levels rising Sea-surface temperatures warming Extreme weather like hurricanes, and

earthquakes Extreme droughts are increasing Ecosystems are changing because of

the change in weather. More endangered species Sea waters are becoming more acidic

STATISTICS OF THE CAUSES OF GLOBAL WARMING

Counter Arguments

There is a heated debate topic on how to reduce human caused emissions of green house gases. Some of the main topics of the controversy include whether the climate is changing beyond natural variations based on past recorded temperatures, if humans are responsible for the increase and to what extent, the effect of predicted decrease in fossil fuels, the effectiveness of policies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the magnitude of future changes in climate, the regional effects of climate change and the consequences of climate change. Generally all the scientists agree that global warming is due to human activity such as deforestation and burning of fossil fuels. The debate is more on popular media and on policy level and the questions are on whether there is a scientific extent and rate on anthropogenic global warming. Some people even believe that the damage will be so severe from climate change that steps should be taken right away to try and reduce the cause of this problem.

Counter Arguments continued Global warming is certainly an issue that is real because it is caused by a natural process but the seriousness of this issue is what is so controversial. Whether or not humans are the main cause it is still going to take a lot of work to get this to stop or at least reduce the problem. Humans should be trying to find more efficient ways to keep their homes and run their cars and burn less fossil fuel because they won’t be around forever and there doing much damage to their environment. Most of the time people don’t realize how bad something can be until they are actually facing the consequences for their actions. Now that the climate change is effecting the weather and causing natural disaster, hopefully people will realize that they need to figure out smarter and safer ways to live their life and get things done.

Polar Ice CapsOne of the main causes of sea level rising is polar ice caps. Experts worry about the ice caps completely melting but luckily the caps are so massive that they wouldn’t completely melt for centuries.

The world isn’t concerned with polar ice caps melting because the increase isn’t dramatic but an increase of just three feet could put islands and coastlines of productive land underwater.

Natural DisasterNatural disasters are extreme, sudden events caused by environmental

factors that injure people and damage property.

Earthquakes, windstorms, floods, and disease all strike anywhere on earth, often without warning.

Due to global warming these natural disasters have been occurring more than previously recorded.

RISING TIDES One of the dangerous effects of

global warming is rising tides. When tides rise, the water levels

rise. Rising tides are caused by two main factors. One, the polar

ice caps are melting. Second, the glaciers are melting over the

continents.

Prevention Make sure you re-cycle newspapers, glass bottles, tin cans, and magazines.

Reuse your shopping bag plastic instead of getting new ones each time you go to the market.

Donate unwanted clothes to people in need.

Turn off the faucet when you are brushing your teeth.

Walk or bike to school instead of driving.

Turn off electrical devices (lights, fans, tv, computers, etc.) when they are not in use.

Plant some plants or trees in your neighborhood.

Do not litter.

http://www.prlog.org/10015793-global-waming-prevention-your-personal-effort.html

Sources Global Warming: Are we Entering the Greenhouse Century? – Stephen H. Schneider

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/science/topics/globalwarming/index.html#

Global Warming: The Last Chance for Change-Paul Brown, Gerd Leipold

Now or Never: Why We Must Act Now to End Climate Change and Create a Sustainable , Tim Flannery