| Global Warming and Glacial Melting: What Does It Mean for Our Future? |
| Written by Jerry Dyess | |
| Tuesday, 03 November 2009 | |
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Recent climate changes, also known as global warming, indicate that average increases in temperature around the world are happening because of the carbon dioxide that's increasingly emitted into the atmosphere. No matter where you live, climate change is going to affect you directly. Therefore, it should concern you no matter who you are. Because there are potentially dire consequences as a result of climate change, we need to begin to discuss this problem and take action now before it's too late, and so that others can follow our example. These changes have to be made now so that future and even more catastrophic changes don't happen.
Recent climate changes, also known as global warming, indicate that average increases in temperature around the world are happening because of the carbon dioxide that's increasingly emitted into the atmosphere. No matter where you live, climate change is going to affect you directly. Therefore, it should concern you no matter who you are. Because there are potentially dire consequences as a result of climate change, we need to begin to discuss this problem and take action now before it's too late, and so that others can follow our example. These changes have to be made now so that future and even more catastrophic changes don't happen. Global warming is happening because, as research has shown, heat is being trapped in the atmosphere. This happens because deforestation, vehicle emissions, and pollution from industrial processes all have produced extra heat on the Earth's surface. This is increasing average temperatures. It has been projected that the planet itself is overheating and that our environments and we will all be adversely affected in just a few years by negative climate change, unless something is done. It is happening now, but we can begin to control it simply by changing a few behaviors. What is affected by climate change? Everything; plants and flowers will grow at different rates, and so will not survive the new climates they've been given. Plants, animals, population sizes of all species will shift and change as a result of these climate changes, all of them disruptive and some of them disastrous. Glaciers are already melting and are raising ocean levels, and will continue to make changes in weather patterns. The activity of the human race has caused this increase in temperature, and only our actions can return the rate of change to normal levels. Eventually, animal and plant species will decrease and many will become extinct. Many think that this will not affect humans, but they do not look at the big picture. The big picture is that all living things are linked together. The food chain will be altered and many species will become destroyed. Climate changes are destroying animal eating habits and changing the growth of the food that we eat. Carbon dioxide is increasingly becoming a problem because as industries pollute, more carbon dioxide is put into the air. Cars, too, contribute to this; to that end, regulations are being put in place or tightened to try to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions allowed in these instances. Climate change can be slowed or even reversed if carbon dioxide emissions would decrease by just 3% every year. Increased carbon dioxide is due to industries placing more of the product in the air. Regulations are in place and are being tightened as far as the amount of carbon dioxide emissions that can be put into the air. Also, car emissions are being monitored in some states and need to pass inspections each year. Climate changes can be decreased drastically if industries and cars around the world would decrease their carbon dioxide emissions by three percent a year. However, everyone can help to slow global warming. Some simple things you can do include planting a tree, recycling, weatherizing your house so that it's more efficient (and so that you use less energy and therefore cut down on carbon dioxide emissions), replacing old appliances with more efficient ones, and so on. You can also eliminate plastic, carpool to work, take the bus, etc. And of course, you will need to teach your children how to reduce energy consumption and pollution in this way as well. Children need to learn the importance of the environment to us and our continued survival so that they and their children can continue to enjoy their lives. Overall, climate changes are evident now and will drastically change the future. The choices that we make now will impact our future for sure. By simply allowing more oxygen in our atmosphere, we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that is covering the Earth like a warm blanket. Humans can start with baby steps to preserve our planet for future generations. Climate changes will impact our future, but we can all help to slow it down and then maybe focus on reversing it. Time is not on our side when it comes to climate changes in the future. The Article Author: Author: Jerry Dyess has specialized in Commercial Energy for the past 7 years. Get more information on Business Electric rates. |
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