The Pros And Cons Of Global Warming

The world’s climate is changing and not for the better. Global warming by humans is the biggest cause. Since the term global warming was incorporated in to a household phrase, it is known why and how global warming has started and still remains a problem today and for future generations. It is up to the human race to reach deep down inside and explore their ethics in regards to global warming to change the outcome for future generations. Global warming is a result of human activates that have led to higher emissions in the atmosphere. The collection of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and chlorofluorocarbons in the earths atmosphere along with the reduction in forests and plants that absorb carbon dioxide have led to a blanket of

As the result of a shorter winter and an earlier spring birds are arriving earlier to their summer homes, some amphibians are depositing their eggs weeks before they once were, and butterflies are being seen earlier than ever before. In Alaska, trees are being found in places that were once too cold for them to survive and in Europe, mountain tree lines are advancing to higher altitudes because of the warmer air. Malaria-carrying mosquitoes (Culicidae) and fire ants (Solenopsis) are moving to places that were once too cold for them with the increase in the earth’s temperature. (Theis 90) The rise in temperature have made impacts on humans life also, the Sahara Desert has increased in size since the 1970’s, expanding southward, forcing millions to relocate, because of the land becoming uninhabitable. (Theis

While the effects of global warming have been known for the past few decades there is still an increase in greenhouse gases. The culture of humans in developed countries has been installed to live a life of comfort. This has led to the overuse of cars and factories. There needs to be a sense of ethics involved when dealing with global warming. Education is key to change, but culture needs to be changed as well. The city of Chicago has installed a climate action with the goal of reducing 25% of greenhouse gases by 2020. The city plans on building energy efficient buildings, clean and renewable energy sources, improved transportation, and reduce waste and industrial pollution. (Theis 336) By reducing emissions the city has outlined several benefits that will result, which include lower amount of days that are over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, reduce energy and water consumption, reduce independence on fossil fuels, and enhance energy efficient building codes. (Theis