The word is hidden in our heavens at this very moment. That word is “tribulation.” A potentially dangerous situation is developing in the atmosphere called global warming. This phenomenon affects not only our ozone layer, but also the ground we walk on. The Earth’s crust is heating up because of fossil fuels, car exhaust, and factory smoke being released into the air. This causes the atmosphere to suck up the particles and then throw them back to Earth as an intense plume. Heating does everything to make the heat rise, but how and why? What is the consequence? What can we do to stop this from destroying our planet? What are some arguments against global warming? Could global warming be beneficial?
The result is pure. Dissolve gases, fossil fuels, exhaust the sun also acts as a watchdog according to the Union of Scientists, an organization dedicated to the study of Global warm The Sun emits solar output that surrounds the Earth and affects the rate of solar heating (“What the Sun Does”). The more the sun gets hotter the surface of the Earth emits heat. Thus, solar heating changes the temperature in the Earth’s crust.
Throughout this decade in America, the memory of the highs has been greatly exceeded by a large margin. It was the hottest ten years on record (Fitzpatrick). The temperature is rising in most places globally. Since the current measurements, the average temperature has risen more than one degree Fahrenheit, according to Climate Science, an offshoot of the Union of Scientists (Fitzpatrick). If this continues, children and grandchildren will be in great danger. The temperature will continue to rise by about two to four degrees Fahrenheit in the coming decades, which has alarmed scientists (Fitzpatrick).
According to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), 2006 was one of the warmest years in the United States of America. Scientists at NOAA stopped at industrial sites and measured how it affected temperatures. Hypothesized results. Due to the emissions of factory smoke and car exhaust, the thermometer rose slightly, but still there was a difference (“Temperature Change”).
Those who heard about El Nino’s effect on temperatures heard correctly. El Nino, a change in the temperature of the Pacific Ocean due to strong winds and excess warm water flooding, caused the surface of the Pacific Ocean to rise at the turn of the century (Fitzpatrick). This is another example of a factor that changes the temperature of our planet. The evidence is clear; El Nino combined with human input has devastated our climate.
The future is uncertain in terms of temperature. Scientists say predicting future temperature changes is difficult, but some have come up with theories. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Earth’s average surface temperature is likely to increase by 2 to 11.5°F (1.1-6.4°C) by the end of the 21st century … with a best estimate of 3.2 to 7.2°F (1.8-4.0°C)”. Most regions will have higher average temperatures overall and will have warmer winters with hotter summers. In view of the greenhouse gas that has been released into the atmosphere, it will remain where it is for many years, adding to our already damaging problems.
It seems that temperatures are always rising and global warming is a real threat to our lives. It requires a macro change. Rising temperatures affect many areas of life, including animals and plants, as well as ecosystems, human health, and even weather. Animals, such as polar bears, are forced to find different climates to live in because their habitat is shrinking. Polar bears live in icy areas at the very northern tip of the equator. Due to the melting of the ice, polar bears are an endangered species and could one day become extinct. Hundreds of animal habitats have been destroyed in large part due to temperature changes. Granted, many dwellings have human influence, but the environment plays a significant role. If our global temperatures do not stabilize or decrease, extinction will occur even to some of the most common animals ( “Effects of Global Warming”.
Human health will decline if our air is not clean enough, and if the heat rises, one can also experience heat related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. The disease is spreading to more regions than just poorer countries and will hit people so close to home and backyard. If temperatures continue to rise, the entire mortality rate of the human race will skyrocket (“Effects of Global Warming”).
ecosystems could change even more dramatically. Temperate areas may become warmer, supporting less life, and colder Polar regions will force animals to migrate south. This could result in a large number of animals fighting to share a single space, resulting in many deaths. The same scenario will happen if Tunda experiences warming. The plains would be marked by the pulsation of the legs of animals running for safety.
Our weather patterns will see more differences than we’ve ever seen before. Storms such as tornadoes and hurricanes will become stronger as a result of warmer temperatures in the atmosphere. They will do more damage to buildings and cities, and take more lives. The cost will be more than we can bear.
With all these negative effects, is there anything we can do to stop the temperature rise? Of course it is. Clearly, factories need to reduce their carbon emission levels and clear smoke from their stacks. The government must ensure this and announce new ways to prevent the emission of fossil fuels and exhaust into the atmosphere. Currently, hybrid-cars are released to help the environment in itself. United States has made agreements with other countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as monitor oil and coal production. There are things an ordinary Joe can do. Do not use aerosol cans as they release dangerous gases into the atmosphere, so don’t spend more time in your car than you have for this, and you will exhaust too much, and make houses more efficient. We can do this by turning the water brushing teeth, unplugging the amount of waste collected from the recycler, and cleans the environment . These may sound like simple, ineffective tasks, but if nations can get people to perform these tasks, our planet will be safer, and we will reduce the risk of increasing temperatures.
Despite the above, there are those who deny that temperature change is a significant problem. How is this possible when things are presented as truth? Some believe that what is happening to the earth is part of a pattern that has repeated itself over many thousands of years. The Earth has gone through many changes since its birth, including ice ages and warming at that time. The past decade has taught us that this current warming trend is not an ordinary example in which the Earth will cool within a few years, but something more serious with long-term effects. Some even go so far as to speculate that the hole in the ozone layer will repair itself over time (Gleason). While this is true, we still need to do something to prevent any future holes from developing and wreaking havoc on Earth. Others say that temperature change actually helps civil society. James Plummer and Francis B. Smith in Consumer-alert in Consumer have been quoted as saying: “It is reasonable to believe that a warmer climate would have a similar effect on our health and safety, a much more advanced and adaptable civilization today” (“8 Arguments Against Warming Global”). Plummer and Smith compared the warming of the medieval period when the Vikings settled in Greenland due to climate warming with today’s temperatures.
These views are held by only a small percentage of people, and the most credible is that temperature change is an important issue, an issue that needs immediate action. According to Public World Opinion, there is worldwide consensus that climate change is threatening. Of the twelve countries interviewed, 92% believe levels should be brought to writing these questions (“Poll Concordia Mundial Finds”). Only a small percentage of countries think that nothing should be done “until we know for sure that global warming is a real problem…” dance”>Middle Eastern countries say steps must be taken to fight global warming now, no matter the cost. The cost is exactly what most people fear. The economy is a huge factor in fighting global warming. Most countries don’t have enough to spare to pay for regulations. Let’s put it simply, find that Fundraiser, lower taxes, less paid professional athletes, anything to raise money can do survival and disaster.
Most people agree that the world is a precious place to live in and that it is our only place to live. With its majestic mountains, babbling rivers, and ever-changing blue skies, it’s easy to find happiness and bliss. While this is true, so is the change in temperature due to global warming. Our planet is warming rapidly from fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, carbon, and exhaust that make up their home in the atmosphere. Many consequences will come from rising temperatures, and none of them are big signs. The time to act is now if we want to create a healthy, safe refuge from the overwhelming horrors of change.
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