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Cause of global warming
The phenomena. Historically, all of the Earth's climate changes were attributed to natural forces such as volcanic eruptions, Earth's orbital changes, and the amount of released solar energy. That changed with the introduction of the Industrial Revolution late in the 18th century, when human activities began to alter the global climate and environment.
The Industrial Revolution
The onset of the industrial revolution has paved way for the advancement of human technology. As more people relied on technology, numerous tools and devices were invented to make life easier for men. However, the emergence of these inventions has also resulted in the dependence of man to energy. The influx of energy usage from fossil fuels, coal, oil or gas has also resulted in the inception of human-induced rapid climate change. The demand for energy around the world is currently at more than 80% of the world-wide energy demand. Most of this is from fossil fuels such as gas, oil, and coal. Since the energy demand is too high, there hasn't any other alternative source yet with this magnitude which could replace fossil fuels in the short or medium term. Thus the drastic increase in the emission of CO2 (carbon dioxide) within the last 30 years caused by burning fossil fuels has been identified as the major reason for the change of temperature in the atmosphere.
Greenhouse gases and global warming
Greenhouse gases regulate our climate by trapping heat and holding it in a kind of warm-air blanket that surrounds the planet. They are necessary for keeping the Earth's temperature warm enough to support life. This occurrence is scientifically called the "greenhouse effect." The problems related to global warming which we have encountered for decades started when human activities added more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere which disrupt and speeds up the natural process thereby warming the planet to more than the right temperature. Scientists revealed that as the concentrations of these gases continue to increase in the atmosphere, the Earth's temperature will also continue to climb above past levels eventually making the Earth become less habitable for humans, plants and animals. Burning fossil fuels by driving cars, using electricity from coal-fired power plants, or heating our homes with oil or natural gas are just some of the human activities that emit this carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in overwhelming proportion.
Global warming and its consequences
For decades, the rapid pace at which the temperature has risen had already resulted in many negative impacts to humans and the environment and this has created a world-wide concern. Most scientists believe that the warming of the climate will lead to more extreme weather patterns which may accelerate species extinction, influence the length of seasons, results in poor yield of crops, trigger flooding in costal lines, sets off abrupt climate changes and results to more frequent and violent storms.
"Weird Al" Yankovic - Trapped in the Drive-Thru [Official Music Video]
Official music video for "Weird Al" Yankovic's epic 11-minute long parody of R. Kelly's "Trapped In The Closet" - from his 2006 album "Straight Outta Lynwood".Fan "Trapped in the Drive-Thru" on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/Trappe... "Weird Al" online at http://www.weirdal.comDownload... this video on iTunes! http://bit.ly/trapped_itunesFi... Doogtoons on the web!Website - http://www.doogtoons.comFacebo... - http://www.doogtoons.com/faceb... - http://www.doogtoons.com/twitt... O'clock in the eveningWatchin somethin' stupid on TVI'm zoned out on the sofaWhen my wife comes in the room and sees meShe says "Is this 'Behind the Music'With Lynard Skynard?"And I say "I don't know.Say, it's gettin' late...what you wanna do for dinner?She says "I kinda had a big lunch.So I'm not super hungry."I said "Well you know, baby, I'm not starvin' eitherBut I could eat."She said "So what do you have in mind?"I said "I don't know what about you?"She said "I don't care, if you're hungry, let's eat."I said "That's what we're gonna do!""But first you gotta tell meWhat it is you're hungry for!"And she says "Let me think......What's left in our refrigerator?"I said "Well, there's tuna, I know."She said "That went bad a week ago!"I said "Is the chili OK?"She said "You finished that yesterday!"I hopped up and I said"I don't know, do you want to get something delivered?"She's like "Why would I want to eat liver?I don't even like liver!"I'm like "No, I said 'delivered'."She's like "I heard you say liver!"I'm like "I should know what I said..."She's like "Whatever, I just don't want any liver!"Well I was gonna say somethingBut my cell phone started to ringNow who could be callin' me?Well I checked my caller IDIt was just cousin LarryCallin' for the third time today...My wife said "Let it go to voicemail."I said, "OK.""Where were we? Oh, Dinner, RightSo what d'ya want to do?"She said "Why don't you whip up somethin in the kitchen?""Yeah," I said, "Why don't you?"And then she said "Baby, can't we just go out to dinner, please?"I says "No"She says "Yes"I says "No"She says "Yes"I says "No"She says "Yes......Oh, here's your keys"I step a little bit closerSay "OK, where ya want to go?"She says "How about The Ivy?"I said "Yeah, well I don't know..."I don't feel like gettin all dressed upAnd eatin' expensive foodShe's says "Olive Garden?"I say "Nah, I'm not in the mood......And Burrito King would make me gassyThere's no doubt"She says "Just forget about it"I said "No, I swear I'm gonna take you out!"Then I get an ideaI says "I know what we'll do!"She says "What?"I say "Guess"She says "What?"I say "We're goin' to the drive-thru!"So we head out the front doorOpen the garage doorThen I open the car doorsAnd we get in those car doorsPut my key in the ignitionAnd then I turn it sidewaysThen we fasten our seat beltsAs we pull out the drivewayThen we drive to the drive-thruHeading off to the drive-thruWe're approaching the drive-thruGetting close to the drive-thru!Almost there at the drive-thruNow we're here at the drive thruHere in line at the drive-thruDid I mention the drive-thru?
Channel: Comedy
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: doogtoons
Length: 11:08
Rating: 4.8376517
Views: 23407304
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Video Comments
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THElexiibabeii (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
wow all i can say is wow
ilikepie4975 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
that song is long
jackiesaur15 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@TheHolyChalupa omg yahhh!! LOL
09supersuperboy (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
If thet checked the street at 9:23, they would have been able to buy the chicken sandwith
LordDragonZord (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
XD its so funny tht ur mama got fat
abdrox2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
8:03 no public flossing! lol
TheHolyChalupa (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
is that a dollar on the ground at 9:23? lol
Lurtzman1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@PixelSandman Black Dog- Led Zeppelin
LegendOfZeldaLove99 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I Los how everyone talks in rhyme in that guys town.
SuperCOOKIE205 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
i love this :D |
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Effects of global warming
Climate Change. Scientific researches have already revealed that the effects of global warming in the 21st century and beyond are expected to be disastrous. Many of these changes are already under way. Recent studies conducted by Working Group II of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), states that the increased greenhouse gas concentrations are very likely to increase the Earth's average temperature, influence precipitation, and some storm patterns as well as raise sea levels. In addition to this, the United States National Academy of Sciences has warned that "greenhouse" warming and other human alterations of the earth system may increase the possibility of large, abrupt, and unwelcome regional or global climatic events.
Projected Impacts of Global Warming
A board organized by the U.S National Research Council in June 2006 expressed a "high level of confidence" that Earth as we know it today has experienced the hottest climate for the last 400 years, and possibly even the last 2,000 years. Studies have shown that, for the last century, there has been an increase in the average global surface temperature of roughly 0.3-0.6 degree Celsius (0.5-1 degree Fahrenheit). This global warming will potentially lead to future large-scale and possibly permanent effects at continental as well as global scales. The likelihood, magnitude, and timing is uncertain and contentious but some examples of projected impacts that will occur are more frequent and more intense heat waves, droughts, severe storms, more floods, degraded water quality, and increased spread of infectious diseases. If for the past 100 years such overwhelming effects were observed while the globe warmed up by an estimated average of merely 0.6 degree Celsius (1 degree Fahrenheit), this phenomenon will likely get worse by the year 2100. By that time, temperatures could increase by 6 degree Celsius (11 degree Fahrenheit).
Global Warming and the Society
The effects of global warming will be felt in every region worldwide and at all levels of society. Reports from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirmed with 90 percent certainty that global warming is now inevitable and humans are primarily accountable for a significant portion of the heat-trapping greenhouse gases that have caused global temperatures to rise significantly since the middle of the 20th century. It also made clear that while poor people worldwide will suffer most from the effects of global warming, no person on Earth will escape its consequences.
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