CONSEQUENCES OF GLOBAL WARMING
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REMEDIES FOR GLOBAL WARMING
Recently the scientists all over the world have confirmed that the earth’s climate is rapidly changing. Global temperatures increased by about one degree Fahrenheit over the last century, and it will rise even more rapidly in coming years.
What is the reason behind this climate changing ?
A thick layer of carbon dioxide pollution and other greenhouse gases, mostly from power plants and automobiles, which increase heat in the atmosphere. The scientists further state that the earth could warm by additional Fahrenheit degrees during the 21st century if we fail to reduce emissions from burning fossil fuels, such as coal and oil. This rise in average temperature will have far-reaching effects. Enhancement of temperatures will increase the probability of drought. Greater evaporation, particularly during summer and fall, could exacerbate drought conditions and increase the risk of wildfires. Sea levels will rise, flooding coastal areas. Heat waves will be more frequent and more intense. Droughts and wildfires will occur more often. Disease-carrying mosquitoes will expand their range. And species will be pushed to their untimely destruction. Change in temperatures will also change climatic system and lead to more intense rainfall at times in some areas.
Deadly heat waves and the spread of different disease:
Frequent intensive heat waves will result in more climate change related deaths. These conditions will aggravate the local air quality problems. Global warming is expected to increase many diseases as well.
Melting glaciers:
Rising global temperatures will speed the melting of glaciers and ice covers and cause cyclones, floods etc. Current rates of sea-level rise are expected to increase as a result of melting of most mountain glaciers and partial melting of the West Antarctic and Greenland ice covers. Low-lying areas are especially vulnerable.
REMEDIES: We all know that earth is a better place to live in. For living smoothly and for the sake of our coming generation we shouldtry to save this planet from global warming. There are many ways for this assistances some of them are as under: 1. Avoid misuse of refrigerators, Air conditioners. Always use compact fluorescent light(CFL) bulbs. 2. Plant a tree and help the environment 3. Use both sides of papers. 4. If you don’t need a light on, don’t use one! 5. Open windows instead of using air conditioning. 6. Donate to an ecological organization, if possible. 7. Buy recycled products! 8. Use re-chargeable batteries 9. Reuse plastic bags. Wash them when they’re dirty. 10. Recycle paper and cardboard items like empty cereal boxes, notepaper, newspapers, and magazines. 11. Use a lunchbox instead of a paper or plastic bag to bring your lunch to school. 12. Donate old clothes, books, and toys to any local hospital or any NGO. 13. Create a “Rainforest Awareness Week” at the school/offices. 14. When you brush your teeth, wet the brush, then off the water tap until you need to rinse. You’ll save about five gallons of water. 15. Choose wisely: A shower uses 3 to 5 gallons of water per minute. A full bathtub uses 36 gallons. 16. If you water a lawn, do it; in the morning or evening when water won’t evaporate as easily. |
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