Global Warming is a Theory, Not a Fact
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It's no surprise to most people that the idea of global warming is a highly controversial and debated topic. But is there any real evidence that global warming is a growing problem or is global warming just a big scare tactic being used to get people to comply with strict government regulations? Global warming is widely believed to be the main cause of rising average global temperatures. In reality, global warming isn't really all what it has been exaggerated to be. Many of the predicted effects of global warming over time have actually been proven to be false all together. Firstly, global warming is said to be caused by the high levels of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by humans. Smoke produced by factories, vehicular exhaust, and the burning of fossil fuels such as coal in power plants are the primary sources of carbon dioxide. The theory is that carbon dioxide being released into the Earth's atmosphere is steadily building up because it cannot escape into space. The theory as to why the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere actually causes the Earth's average temperature to rise is outlined as follows: Most of the light energy from the sun is emitted in wavelengths shorter than 4,000 nanometers (.000004 meters). The heat energy released from the earth, however, is released in wavelengths longer than 4,000 nanometers. Carbon dioxide doesn't absorb the energy from the sun, but it does absorb some of the heat energy released from the earth. When a molecule of carbon dioxide absorbs heat energy, it goes into an excited unstable state. It can become stable again by releasing the energy it absorbed. Some of the released energy will go back to the earth and some will go out into space. (How does carbon dio... ... middle of paper ... ...ry. N.p., 29 July 2011. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. . Levin, Mark R.. "On Enviro-statism." Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto. New York: Threshold Editions, 2009. 137. Print. Lieberman, Ben. "Green Job Subsidies Will Destroy Far More Jobs Than They Create." The Heritage Foundation. N.p., 2 Oct. 2009. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. . Pogue, David. "New Reasons To Change Light Bulbs." The New York Times 21 Mar. 2013, New York ed.: B1. Print. "The Beacon Center of Tennessee." Al Gore’s Personal Energy Use Is His Own “Inconvenient Truth". N.p., 25 Feb. 2007. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. .
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the sun absorbs some of the heat energy, but it does absorb some.
- Analyzes how congress' contributions to'saving the earth' are useless as they don't actually help that much at all.
- Explains that global warming is debated on a scientific and political scale. changing out incandescent light bulbs for cfls and switching to electric vehicles would not significantly impact the earth's average temperatures.
- Explains that the sun absorbs some of the heat energy, but it does absorb some.
- Analyzes how congress' contributions to'saving the earth' are useless as they don't actually help that much at all.
- Explains that global warming is debated on a scientific and political scale. changing out incandescent light bulbs for cfls and switching to electric vehicles would not significantly impact the earth's average temperatures.
- Argues that global warming isn't a growing problem or is it just scare tactic to get people to comply with strict government regulations?
- Explains that it can become stable again by releasing the energy it absorbed. some of the released energy will go back to the earth.
- Argues that the earth's atmosphere is more efficient at releasing built up energy than what was originally predicted using computer models.
- Opines that al gore's personal energy use is his own â€inconvenient truth.
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- Opines that gamma rays are safe for us to use in the way we do, however they have a short life span.
- Explains that a coal fired power station burns 75kg of coal per hour.
- Explains that the sun tans our skin and is used for tanning.
- Opines that gamma rays are safe for us to use in the way we do, however they have a short life span.
- Explains that a coal fired power station burns 75kg of coal per hour.
- Explains the power rating of a lab's water bath, which is 2.5 kw.
- Explains the stage clips to keep the object in place and top it.
- Explains the size of the microscope, which is small enough to sit on the bench of a microscope.
1072 wordsRead More - Global Warming is Realopinion essayThere are many different views on whether global warming is actually real or not and possible catastrophic damage it causes. It is a big issue in politics now, everyone is arguing whether or not it is actually real or that it is just a weather pattern. People need to wake up and realize that it is real, just look at the shorter winters and the warmer weather. The Glaciers are melting, crazy weather patterns are happening, so what else could it be? We have more things to worry about as a government though.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that global warming is a big issue in politics and that people need to wake up and realize that it is real.
- Explains that the year 2012 ranked as the eighth-warmest year on record, according to the national oceanic and atmospheric administration.
- Explains that the earth's temperatures have fluctuated naturally over the past 100 years, and that global warming is happening now whether you like it or not.
- Opines that global warming is a big issue in politics and that people need to wake up and realize that it is real.
- Explains that the year 2012 ranked as the eighth-warmest year on record, according to the national oceanic and atmospheric administration.
- Explains that the earth's temperatures have fluctuated naturally over the past 100 years, and that global warming is happening now whether you like it or not.
- Argues that suvs contribute significantly to pollution and global warming, since they emit more carbon dioxide than cars, which raises the temperature of the earth.
- Explains that suvs are unrivaled when it comes to wasting energy. built with outraged, gas-guzzling technology, they get just 13 miles per gallon.
- Explains that scientists have discovered good correlations between the output of the sun and temperature, measured using proxy data from climate indicators such as tree rings and ice cores.
- Explains that man-made things like cars, suvs, trucks, and anything that uses gas harm the environment, so does the sun. global warming leads to more extreme weather due to longer warm months.
- Opines that global warming may bring fewer-but-more intense-hurricanes worldwide, and that those hurricanes will bring increased precipitation.
- Opines that sea-level rise of 2.5 to 6.25 feet by the end of the century would put the nation's coastline at risk of erosion or inundation.
- Opines that people who believe in global warming haven't opened their eyes and looked around at all the events and facts that are out there.
- Explains that global warming affects many plants and animals by causing seasonal changes in temperature at different times of the year.
- Opines that governments have developed policies to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. most countries have agreed to kyoto protocol, an international treaty aimed at cutting emissions.
- Explains that arctic sea ice melted to unprecedented levels in 2012, surpassing all previous records.
- Explains that increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are the main cause of global warming.
- Explains that noaa scientists expect global co concentrations to reach 400 ppm as early as 2014. researchers are developing devices to replace fuel-burning engines or to make them more efficient.
- Explains that geoengineering involves making large-scale changes to the environment to limit global warming. they suggest injecting aerosols into the atmosphere to reflect sunlight and cool the planet.
- Opines that warming of the planet needs to be figured out because ocean life is wonderful and as long as it keeps getting destroyed its gonna suck.
- Opines that global warming is real, and that people need to realize that there are weather patterns, but when the warm parts of the pattern get to the warmer parts, they will be warmer than ever before.
- Describes the world book encyclopedia's "back in time" and "global warming."
2220 wordsRead More - Global Warming Essay: Environmental Effectsexplanatory essayabsorbed. This will cause the atmosphere and the earth?s temperature to warm. The warming of
In this essay, the author
- Speculates that some forest species in north america will shift by as much as 300 miles to the north?
- Explains that the border of that region need rain to survive, they will naturally begin growing in the new region.
- Opines that global temperatures could rise as much as 6 degrees by the year 2100 - an increase in heat.
- Speculates that some forest species in north america will shift by as much as 300 miles to the north?
- Explains that the border of that region need rain to survive, they will naturally begin growing in the new region.
- Opines that global temperatures could rise as much as 6 degrees by the year 2100 - an increase in heat.
- Opines that if this did not happen, water along the sea floor would become depleted of oxygen.
- Explains that cholera and dengue fever are carried by mosquitoes and thrive in warm climates.
- Explains that temperature can do a lot of damage, even in small increases.
- Describes berntson, ewann, "turning up the heat: how global warming threatens life in the sea."
- Explains that the greenhouse effect is a natural process that keeps the earth at temperatures that are livable.
- Explains that in order to talk about global warming, we must first learn what causes the greenhouse effect. a lot of the rays from the sun are absorbed by water vapor.
- Explains that the remaining 20 percent is due to other gasses that are present in very small amounts. carbon dioxide is also a big absorber of the sun.
- Explains that if there is more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, more rays from the sun are absorbed. this will cause the earth's temperature to warm and the oceans to become warmer.
- Explains that global warming causes a change in the water cycle. warmer temperatures lead to more evaporation from lakes, rivers, and oceans.
- Explains that more rain will force plant life to adjust, and that global warming would cause them to migrate at a faster rate.
- Explains that a warming of only 6 degrees would cause glaciers to melt, causing an increase in ocean levels.
- Explains that global warming will not only make sea levels rise, it will also affect sea life. corals are intolerant of temperatures just a few degrees warmer than usual.
- Opines that the warmer water would make them think that they were in their natural habitat, when actually migrating toward the poles.
- Describes the thermohaline circulation, which moves along the sea floor towards the equator and warm water around the poles across the surface of the ocean.
- Explains that fish, such as salmon, are sensitive to the temperature of the water. with global warming and increased water temperatures, they would have a higher metabolic rate.
- Explains that the summers have been hot and humid lately. increased temperatures and more rain in some areas will allow for mosquitoes to migrate to new places and spread the disease.
- Explains that the warming of the oceans will increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
- Explains that global warming is becoming a major problem as we move to the 21st century and beyond.
- Opines that global warming must be stopped if we want to live like we are now.
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