Environmental Issues
Global Warming - Causes, Consequences And Remedies
By Tommy Linsley
Oct 28, 2008 - 1:19:37 AM

Global Warming

A condition of increase in earth's temperature is called as global warming. Few years ago, studies have depicted increase in earth's temperature in last century by one degree Fahrenheit. Industrial development has served a gate way to the progression of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This initiated to tremendous warming on earth.

The reasons  

 Green house effect - As heat is absorbed by carbon dioxide, the process is somehow similar to a balloon inflated with hot air.   At present, though solutions are formulated to save our environment, the serious effects of global warming still bother humanity.  

 Deforestation - Deforestation, next to increased carbon emissions, is the primary cause of accumulation of carbon dioxide in the earth`s surface.   Due to expansion of mans business and construction projects, most of the rainforest were converted to commercial areas.   Without the forest, there are no trees and plants to absorb CO2.   Unfortunately, we strive hard to built an industrialized planet to live in yet never considered the balance of mother nature.   An exciting horror of imbalanced ecology that hunts every humanity.

The dire consequences

 Weather patterns - Apart from the wildfires caused by scorching hot and dry weather which burns millions of acres of land worldwide, the main cause for concern is drought - which also increases the risk of wildfires. Drought causes crops to fail, causing starvation and diseases in less developed countries where agriculture is the main source of food and income. Conversely, warm temperatures can also cause heavier rainfall and floods. More energy in the climatic system causes hurricanes and tsunamis. Balance of ecology is disturbed.

 Health - Smog in certain parts of the world is causing allergies and asthmatic conditions to worsen. The poor air quality also results in weakened respiratory system. Droughts and other eco disruptions lead to the rapid spread of infectious diseases and food and waterborne illnesses such as malaria, cholera and dengue fever.

 Adverse effects on wildlife - Every now and then, it's not surprising to hear the extinction of our wildlife.   How can we expect these little creatures to survive if we are destroying their habitat to pursue and satisfy our need for an industrialized lifestyle? We invented technology to make our life easier at the expense of these creatures' survival. When are we going to recognize our mistakes?

What measures you can take?

 Arrest   pollution - Reducing the rate of pollution caused by human can slow down global warming and even brings back lost balance of ecology.   Mans continuous pursuit of knowledge makes it possible for the invention of different forms of altenative energy.   What man can do to help his mother earth is to maximize this knowledge and and use solar energy, wind energy and other renewable clean energies to reduce the level of pollution.  

 Changes to the legal system - With public support on the rise, laws must be imposed worldwide to cap emissions of carbon dioxide and other green house gasses from industrial and power plants. Tighter standards for appliances such as air conditioners and heat pumps will also strengthen the efforts to reduce emissions.

 Make it YOUR problem. - Energy conservation should be addressed in a right way. Reduce your energy bills by opting for little changes such as fluorescent lights and environmentally friendly refrigerators. Make an effort in every little way you can to sustain the planet for future generations. Let us embrace sustainable development.

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