The advancement of technology has brought many convenience and benefits into our lives. Gone were the days when the older generations are needed to walk hundreds and hundreds of miles just to reach a destination and feel very tired and exhausted in the end. During this modern age, we can reach the destination in a very short time and without much energy wasted too. But as we become more dependent to technology, we often abuse it. The rate of factories and automobile being built has increased drastically throughout the years. This has lead to a very worrying problem that is seriously affecting our planet lately; this problem is known as Global Warming. Global warming as its name states is a global phenomenon with a number of effects that is …show more content…
What are the effects of global warming? Effects of global warming happen in a very wide scope. Firstly, the beautiful and magnificent icebergs and ice glaciers in the Arctic and Alaska will start to melt and dissolve into the sea. This indirectly raises the average water level of the earth and thus causes major floods and natural disasters. Take for example; Hurricane Katrina which has destroyed many homes and taken away many lives in New Orleans is caused by the melting of ice glaciers and the imbalance of the sea level in the planet. (Mathias 2007). Other than that, global warming too causes the degrading of the ozone layer due to the extreme heat and dangerous gasses produced by factories, cars and chemicals. Various diseases such as malaria can be caused by global warming. This is because the rise in temperature encourages the breeding of different types of mosquitoes. (DeGaborik 2007). Other than that, global warming can cause heat strokes and heat exhaustions to cardiovascular problem patients. High temperature too causes the concentration of ozone to lower the atmosphere which carries many harmful pollutants which can cause respiratory disease such as
Global warming is a scientific, political, and controversial topic. Some believe it is catastrophic, a slow moving killer hiding in the shadows. Others do not even think twice about it as they race by in a Hummer. Global warming is the gradual increase of temperature throughout different climates. It is caused by the greenhouse gas effect in which greenhouse gases, like methane and carbon dioxide, reflect sunlight back and forth. This reflected ultraviolet light bounces between the earth and the ozone layer and becomes trapped, resulting in a gradual rise of temperature. Over time, the slow rise of temperature causes new climates throughout the globe. The article “What Megablazes Tell Us About the Fiery Future of Climate Change” by Tim Dickinson
Global warming, as many of us are probably aware, is the process of the earth continually heating, and there is great debate about what will result from this process. The concept of global warming was first hypothesized by a Swedish scientist named Svante Arrhenius in the 1890s and has caused great debate in recent years (Weart 42). The major debate regarding the issue of global warming essentially revolves around whether the end results will be “good” or “bad” for the Earth. The media often portrays the effects of global warming as being eventually catastrophic for the future of humanity and the Earth. Even though this belief is correct to a point, it can also be said that there will actually be some good results from global warming. The effects
What is global warming and what does it mean. Global warming is any substantial change in Earth’s climate. Global warming refers to climate change that causes an increase in the average temperature of the lower atmosphere. Global warming can have many different causes, but it is most commonly associated with human interference, specifically the release of excessive amounts of greenhouse gases. Global warming is also known as the greenhouse effects. The increase of human population has affected the world. The growth of our population has increased our use of fuel, land and manufacturing. All of these are causing an increase of emissions to go into the Earth’s atmosphere, which is causing global warming.
The effects of global warming touch every human, animal, plant, ocean, landmass, and atmosphere level on this planet. The numerous effects of global warming are mixes of "good" and "bad" results, depending on how your definition of "good" results and "bad" results are. A "good" effect, a person could say, would be for regions with normally cold temperatures to receive warmer temperatures for their normal. Yet, there are more "bad" effects that seem to out weight the "good" effects. Some of the effects would include increases of flooding, severe storm systems, and rising sea-levels. One major consequence would be an increase of temperature globally. This would give a chain reaction that would change temperatures and precipitation within many ecosystems. Which could cause a possible alteration in migration routes of various animals or produce permanent damage to creatures and their habitats, or worse, result in extinction for sensitive organisms that cannot handle the change. An example of a sensitive organism is the coral reef. This vital creature serves as a home, feeding area, and shelter for many fish, plants, and animals living in the shallow water domain. The degradation by global warming of this essential species is discussed more in-depth below.
Global warming is a negative affect on Earth what it affects; are animals to become extinct including polar bears also many other animals, diseases to spread in areas never been/seen before, and sea level rising which could cause problems for living societies, and forest fires to its environment and population. One degree in Earth’s temperature across its entire surface means huge changes in climatic extremes.
There is concern that climate change will have very negative affect on human life and the environment. One concern is the availability of food source. Farmers are starting to see a decline in crops because of the extreme changes in temperature. The changes in temperature reduce both agriculture and crops. The heat from global warming will also cause pests to multiply fast which will also lead to less crops. Global warming will also make water difficult to give to livestock which will cause dehydration and mass death in livestock population. There will also be an Increase of water temperature harming fisheries and wild seafood population. These impacts can threaten human health through malnutrition, food poisoning, and diseases.
“The rising temperatures cause ice sheets to shrink more and more every year and because of that the sea level rises,” reported CNN. This also makes animals such as the polar bear and penguins become endangered because their habitat is melting. Droughts and heat waves also can be an effect to the rising of global temperatures. New diseases are spread from country to country due to deforestation. Economic situations play a part in this issue because of the coat for power plants and wind turbines. This charge can make the poorest people never be able to escape a life of poverty. The rising sea level could be enough to flood low lying cities such as New York City and Shangia, China. Scientists are trying to restrain global warming by limit...
Global warming can refer to a plethora of things, but typically is known as the gradual warming of earth’s surface temperature due to pollution and what is known as “the greenhouse effect”. The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon in which sunlight is used to warm the earth's surface, typically some sunlight is reflected back into the atmosphere, but due to a great deal of pollution not nearly as much is anymore thus warming the earth more than usual. Over the past few years this has caused many problems for the earth such as, changes in weather patterns, thawing of permafrost, droughts, wildfires and much more. Earth has hit an all time peak for temperatures and is only predicted to increase from here. Global warming is a very serious issue in which every aspect of life on earth is affected, if it isn't put to a halt soon, the results could be disastrous.
It is an unfortunate truth that those who walk this planet in hopes of seeing icebergs float in the Arctic Ocean or those who hope to one day take a glance at the alluring, flamboyant colors that bounce off the coral reefs will be appalled by the abominable effects of global warming. This environmental crisis is caused by the human use of excessive of fossil fuels, which emit carbon emission into our atmosphere. This ultimately pollutes the air people breathe and rapidly increases global temperatures. It serves as a catalyst for strenuous patterns of climate change that new generations will have to endure. It is no secret that global warming is gradually eating away at the planet.
The global thermometer is drastically changing year by year which could overall have a devastating impact on humanity. In the film Six Degrees Could Change the World it is stated that if the temperature continues to increases by one degree Celsius, it will have a great effect on both the world and the people living in it. If it were to drastically increase by six degree, there could be catastrophic results. Global warming has been a controversial issue over the last few decades in which many individuals explore the outcome of the nation if it continues. The use of constant energy by mankind may ultimately be the ruin in which will continue increasing the temperature of the globe. However, there are both existing and new emerging technologies that could possibly transform the outcome of global warming. According to Volti (2010) “technology is not just a source of environmental problems; it can also be part of the solution” (p.97). The latest use of hybrid cars, renewing the use of energy, and the use of wind power are all forms of technological advancements that could assist in the outcome of global warming. Although technology can help to stop global warming, it cannot be the solitary factor in doing so.
As we approach the future we are faced with many global problems. Most of these problems arise because we have caused them ourselves. We need to face these problems and find a solution. Global warming, although most often overlooked in importance, is a crucial problem of the future directly related to human activities. Global warming is caused by gases humans release into the atmosphere called anthropogenic gases and by deforestation. Anthropogenic gases include carbon dioxide, methane, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrofl...
Global warming is an important ecological issue and has many negative effects upon our environment. Global warming, or what other calls it, the Greenhouse effect, is the result of a natural process. This ecological process keeps our planet warm enough to provide life, but because of the increase of temperature, caused by the high accumulation of gasses, our recent way of life and environment could be in danger. Over the years the Earth’s temperature has been increasing as a consequence of industry, fossil fuels, and agricultural processes produced by gas emotions, human and natural actions. It has been definitely proved that the planet has been threatened by global warming over the past years. The threat of global warming is real; it has
One enormous problem caused by it is the melting of ice worldwide especially at the earth’s poles. As a result of the melting of the ice, the sea levels have risen by a huge percentage resulting in coastal flooding worldwide. The salinity of the oceans has decreased due to all the fresh water added by melting ice. Many creatures that depended on certain types of habitat have gone extinct. For a example, polar bears who live in the icy regions are losing their habitat and many are destroyed due the melting of large regions of ice in the polar regions. In many regions of the world the weather patterns have vastly changed, causing strong hurricanes and storms that are destructive. Most of these storms and hurricanes are caused due to the temperature rise in the sea. This also kills corals reefs. One other major problem with Global Warming is water scarcity. Many regions such as California that had many areas covered with water are now regions with just deserts. Lack of water causes tree to die resulting in soil erosion (Economist). California is not the only region affected by this, countries such as Africa, Somalia and Sudan are also affected resulting in many deaths of animals and humans living in those particular regions (NASA). Not having enough water also causes in food shortages due to dying of plants and animals. This is the main reason why many deaths are caused in the countries mentioned above. In many
The Centers for Disease Control have been involved in studying global warming's effect on human health. Its affect on the climate can adversely affect humans. Plagues have been attributed to global warming. An increase in temperature can result in a longer life cycle for diseases or the agents spreading them.” Global warming will lead to more precipitation, which enables infectious diseases to be more easily contracted and spread.” (2) Effects of global warming on human health might not be immediately detected.
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the human species face today, yet the majority of the population does not pay attention to it. People are not aware of the dangers and do not care about it much because the main effects will affect the next generation and not themselves. Global warming is happening and it is the reason for changing weather and weather extremes such as earthquakes, floods and wildfires. Global warming is caused by societies lifestyle and these lifestyles destroy the environment and affect the whole world. The use of cars, trains, planes, as well as wasting energy for people’s entertainment has a price; this price is that society is in danger.