When the earth’s temperature rises, the polar ice caps melt and the sea level rises. This can have a devastating impact on coastal communities and low-lying areas.
The global
average surface temperature has risen 1.53 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880,
according to NASA and NOAA data. The rise in temperature is attributed to human
activities that release heat-trapping gases like carbon dioxide into the
atmosphere. These gases act like a blanket, trapping heat near Earth’s surface.
There are many causes of global warming, but scientists agree that humans are causing it by burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil for electricity, transportation, heating and cooling our homes, or manufacturing materials such as plastics or metal products. This releases carbon dioxide into the air which traps heat around Earth's surface leading to an increase in global temperatures.
There are a
number of effects of global warming, but the most significant is the rise in
sea levels. The melting of ice sheets and glaciers leads to an increase in the
volume of water in the world's oceans. This water is then pushed into other
areas, leading to flooding and erosion.
The effects of
global warming are not just physical, they also have psychological effects on
people. People who live in areas that are more vulnerable to natural disasters
may become more anxious and depressed when they hear about events such as
hurricanes or floods.
The global
warming is the gradual increase in the average temperature of Earth's
atmosphere and oceans and its projected continuation.
The global
warming has been caused by an increasing atmospheric concentration of
greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and
chlorofluorocarbons. The most significant of these greenhouse gases is carbon dioxide.
In order to
prevent global warming from happening, we should take measures to reduce the
production of these greenhouse gases.
