Carbon dioxide co 2 is a greenhouse gas that warms the atmosphere. Atmospheric co2 concentration and global mean temperature increase with the rapid increase of co2 emission. Effects of global warming on environmental pollution. Since preindustrial times, atmospheric co 2 concentrations have increased from about 280 parts. Summary history of climate change science history in hypertext. We are going to learn about endangered animals and their habitats, the causes of global warming, the. Dr david whitehouse david whitehouse is the science editor of the global warming policy foundation. The way forward on global warming environment america. Unesco eolss sample chapters climate change, human systems, and policy vol.
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Causes of the global warming observed since the 19th century. He is the author of a number of books on solar system astronomy. Every day we hear the words global warming and climate change without actually understanding what is being stated. Surely this, if nothing else, makes a mockery of wris claim that global warming is a truly global phenomenon in both cause and potential effect. How climate affects agriculture climate change can affect agriculture in a variety of ways. It can be described as a struggle between human progress in the form of industrialization, population increase, and economic growth and nature. They exist naturally in the atmosphere, heating it by trapping energy that has originally come from the sun. It is a complex issue full of uncertainties and controversies.
Greenhouse gases such as co2 and methane emitted from burning fossil fuels contribute a lot to global warming. Global warming is melting glaciers in every region of the world, putting millions of people at risk from floods, droughts and lack of drinking water. Discovery of global warming files formatted for printing pdf. The burning of these fuels produces gases like carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxides which lead to global warming. Jacobson received 12th june 2008, accepted 31st october 2008 first published as an advance article on the web 1st december 2008 doi. Global warming may not be a bad thing melting of glaciers, rapid drying up of rivers once considered perennial, inundation of low lying areas like bangladesh etc are all causes of worry attributed to global warming. Though this may sound like the work of global warming skeptics, it isnt. Global warming is a phenomenon which has been occurring over the past 15,000 years on earth. But expert analysts across the world found that wholesale adjustments had been made to the figures in the main surface temperature records, giving an impression that the global temperature trend had been rising much more than was justified by. Global warming project free download as powerpoint presentation. These discussions point to the global dangers posed by the earths warming. This study updates our earlier calculations which showed that the observed global warming was predominantly humancaused.
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Global warming is, itself, the product of many factors, and its relevance to. Most scientists working on climate physics agree that storminess will decrease in a warmer world. A very short introduction provides a concise and accessible explanation of the key topics in the debate. Global warming potential role of energy emissions by sector greenhouse gas emissions individual emissions in the united states, approximately 6. The term global warming is now popularly used to refer to the recent reported increase in the mean surface. It is indeed a global phenomenon in effect all of us will suffer but caused by the wilful overconsumption of a few, particularly the society that wri comes from. He has a doctorate in astrophysics and was successively bbc science correspondent and science editor bbc news online. Because of the treacherous effects of global warming, some solutions must be devised. Global warming this term refers to the general increase in the earths average temperature caused by the presence of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which causes changes in climate patterns across the globe. Whether it is a natural event or a manmade problem, we must pay close attention to these global warming pros and cons.
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This article discusses amongst cause of global warming and consequences of global warming on the environment. This process is called the natural greenhouse effect. They say gasoline cars cause the problem and that the gasoline tax needs to be increased to stop it. No matter how one feels about global warming, the facts show us that it is happening. Above all, alternative energy sources solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, bio mass need to be seriously pursued. The old adage may sound trite, but throughout our history, americans have demonstrated its truth. Above all, alternative energy sources solar, wind, hydro, geothermal. The wri report is entirely designed to blame developing countries for sharing the responsibility for global warming. The greenhouse is covered with a kind of plastic walls which permits all radiations. Technological solutions may be available and relatively simple. I effects of global warming on environmental pollution. The process of warming the earths atmosphere is called the greenhouse effect. An introduction to global warming for students in grades 68.
This term refers to the general increase in the earths average tempera ture caused by the presence of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which causes changes in climate patterns across the globe. Learn resource guide for advanced learning on the scientific fundamentals of climate change 4 1. The paper introduces global warming, elaborates its causes and hazards and presents some solutions to solve this hot issue. Accompanying videos, simulations and instructional support makes it easier to build a syllabus to improve and create new material on climate change.
Introduction teacher will introduce the concept of field notes, whereby students will record observations of phenomena assigned by. Introduction the subjects of global warming and climate change have become parts of both the popular lexicon and the public discourse. The discovery of global warming, harvard university press, cambridge, ma 2003. Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of the earths nearsurface air and the oceans since the midtwentieth century and its projected continuation. Global warming, climate change and sustainabilitychallenge to scientists, policymakers and christians john houghton i n this paper, i first list some of the growing threats to the environment and introduce the important concept of sustainability. It may not be too late to change the course of history. This term refers to the general increase in the earths average tempera ture caused by the presence of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. There are various definitions available for global warming, here are a few that we think are particularly good. Depictions selected by the media show of massive world disasters with the inclusion of statements that purposefully link global warming and climate change. The embeddedness of the carbon economy in contemporary methods of industrialization and development means that climate protection is at once a problem of.
This booklet is one result of that workshop and provides an introduction to global climate change by using satel lite images. Introduction to the teaching sequence everybody talks about global warming, but what is it. The accumulation in the earths atmosphere of these gases is mainly the result of the gargantuan consumption of the developed countries, particularly the united states. Scientific guide global warming and climate change. Its cold outside, so global warming must have stopped. Review of solutions to global warming, air pollution, and energy security mark z. Solar activity it is widely recognized that variations in solar radiation and activities, such as solar flares or sunspots, if large enough, could have an impact on the global temperature. Contents introduction causes problems solutions my opinion question period 4. A greenhouse or a farm house is a very big enclosure for the plants in a farm to save them from an extremely cold temperature in winter.
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