The Global Impact of the Digital Divide History and Background According to Fabian Koss, the “Digital Divide” as it has come to be known, is the gap between individuals, households, businesses, and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels and their opportunities to access information and communication technologies. This divide is most prolific in developing countries, along with rural areas, reservations, and areas of high minority populations in the US. The digital divide
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
Thousands of species have become extinct over the last four decades as a result of changes in land use and as a result of global warming. Whether or not the millions of species can adapt and evolve to climate changes is debatable. As this brief overview will report, the human species is not adapting well to the changes. It must be remembered that increases in the levels of carbon dioxide are certainly responsible for the risk many species face, but so is the way land is used, e.g., rain forest destruction
does land. The earth’s oceans are vital aspects to our environment and it is necessary that we take care of them. On another note, global warming is an issue that is having effects on almost all aspects of our environment. Global warming itself means a gradual increase in the temperature of our Earth’s atmosphere over large periods of time. There is evidence that global warming has occurred in the atmosphere, however, now we are beginning to see its effects in the world’s oceans, as well. Though some
The Impact of Global Warming on Human Health Throughout the world, the presence of particular diseases and other threats to human health depend largely on the local climate. Extreme variation in temperature can directly, and indirectly, cause the loss of human life. The threat of a gradual increase in temperature could be catastrophic to the world, as we know it. In 1999, a heat wave killed more than 250 people in Chicago alone (Union of Concerned Scientists). Many consider such an event as
extinction. The effects of global warming have had an enormous impact on the sustainability of life within the nation. Consisting of nine coral atolls, the highest point is five meters, and the average height is less than two meters above sea level. (UN) The lasting impacts that global warming has on Tuvalu include: rising sea levels, coral bleaching, ocean acidification and scarce amounts of fresh water. However while these factors are all directly environmental problems, global warming has the potential
known for majestic glaciers and other icy wonders, has only 25 glaciers left! II. The repercussions of the global warming issue are profound and should be addressed during our generation. Our children will suffer the consequences of our inaction if nothing is done. III. Global warming is an issue that affects, not just Americans, but all living things on this planet. The effects of global warming are felt by all and can be seen with the melting of the polar caps and glaciers and rising temperatures
Our product, (along with our idea) will have significant impacts on the world, both in the short term and long term. For example, the global warming crisis is one that impacts everyone worldwide, no matter your area. Global warming is one of the few density-independent issues that our world faces, meaning that, unlike problems such as disease, disasters, wars, etc., the problem does not depend on how densely populated an area is. For example, if a disease breaks down in Africa, the disease will most
Climate change, a global issue and the number One major problem that is having serious impacts and consequences on living species and our precious home, the Earth. On this topic, the majority of the public have recognized and accepted the fact that climate change is an undeniable truth that should be address as soon as possible and to take immediate actions to resolve the problem. There are already environmental policies established on climate change, such as voluntary and subsidies options, carbon
the phrase “global warming,” what often comes to mind is melting ice caps and warmer winters but most people are horribly unaware of the effects that global warming will have on human health. Food shortages, contaminated water, extreme weather, and deadly heat threaten the world because of the warming temperatures of our earth. The effects of these can be seen today and their influence will be magnified in the not-so-distant future. But the most dangerous threat we face from global warming is the
GLOBAL WARMING Our planet warms due to Greenhouse gases. It exists naturally in our atmosphere. It trapped heat energy which comes from the sun. This process is called the greenhouse effect. If it is not present, the surface of the earth will be cold as surface of moon about –18 Celsius. Average temperature of the earth 's surface is about 15 Celsius. Measurement taken from all over the world has shown that global climate is changing. A half of the degree Celsius is increased from last 100 years
Fossil Fuel Consumption, CO2 and Its Impact on Global Climate Background: At the beginning of human history, we had to satisfy our energy needs (for food, heat and movement) by using our own muscle power and gathering or hunting naturally available plants, animals and wood. Each stage in the evolution of human society (the development of farming, domestication of animals, harnessing of wind and water power) increased the average per capita energy use, but it was the Industrial Revolution and the
STAGE 1 GEOGRAPHY: Global Warming Investigation Word Count:1568 Investigate and outline the environmental, social and economic impacts of global warming. Global Warming is a serious issue that the world today faces, with the overall temperature of the earths atmosphere consistently rising for a number of decades from approximately the 1980’s (as shown in figure 1). If the temperature continues to climb, even by as little as two degrees, scientists warn that serious repercussions
1. Introduction The price of oil becomes the bone of contention recently. Oil price seems to be hitting new highs with the regularity of a metronome. It is a bad news for customers who have to pay more on it. More frightening still, this situation may get worse before it come back to normal. No one can exactly predict when the pendulum will soon swing back again since all uncertain factors existing. From the supply side of view, the OPEC is the main producer, being prepared to add or subtract production
Global climate change poses a serious challenge for all of humanity; our commitment to implement policies will reduce the environmental impacts associated with change in climate over the long term. Although there are difficulties in discovering all the economic and environmental impacts climate change pose, we still must allocate resources to fund scientific research and related projects, establish global initiatives, and monitor changes in weather patterns as a result of such programs, society will
There are many things that can impact the economy, but many people would not think that global warming has much of an effect on it. Global warming is continuing to become a very large concern for people across the world. This topic is very controversial due to the fact that many people fail to believe that global warming even exists. In this case, it will often be looked at as climate changes instead. Global warming, or climate change is a gradual increase in average temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere
damages. This essay discusses the impact that international tourism has on the environment and its impact in the next 10 years. The subjects in this discussion will be climate change and natural resource depletion as an impact from rapidly growing tourism industry. Environmental Change Environmental change can be defined as changes in the physical and biogeochemical environment, either caused naturally or influenced by human activities (GECAFS 2008). Many impacts in the environmental change come
Humans impacts on global climate change continues to accumulate. Data indicated that earth’s surface temperature is rising. This increase can be attributed, in part, to human-caused increasing in greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. It is becoming apparent that these climate changes are negatively affecting physical and biological systems worldwide. Carbon dioxide and other pollutants result from burning of coal to produce electricity. Electricity generated at power plants is carried by power
This essay will show that the causes of climate change have different effects on the environment. Atmospheric carbon dioxide variations, volcanic eruptions and solar outputs, have negative impacts on animals, plants, and environment. Climate is always changeable. One winter can be early, another late; one summer wet, another dry (Carter 2000,34). For the last century climate has dramatically changed. Consequences of climate change may manifest
Global warming is the increase of the average global temperature in the Earth 's atmosphere. Man-Made global warming has been a topic f controversial issue for many decades now. There are many theories as to why there has beem such a drastic change in the Earth 's atmosphere throughout the years. Global warming is indeed a product of humanities ' careless activities. The theories presented have ignited many debates amongst scientists and the increase in temperature has been the fuel that has kept