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.
The Most Terrifying Video You'll Ever See
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Channel: News & Politics
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: wonderingmind42
Length: 09:33
Rating: 4.32
Views: 1751504
Tags: carbon change climate column controversy debate decision dioxide global grid matrix perspective row scenario warming
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wonderingmind42 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I've disabled comments because it turns out that there's a hole in this argument big enough to drive a Hummer through, and the argument has been UPDATED to address that hole.So instead of watching this obsolete video and rehashing the debate, go watch the new version titled "HOW IT ALL ENDS" for what has so far turned out to be an IRREFUTABLE argument for action on climate change. Sound impossible?Go check it out, and see what YOU think.youtube dot com /watch?v=mF_anaVcCXg
wonderingmind42 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I've disabled comments because it turns out that there's a hole in this argument big enough to drive a Hummer through, and the argument has been UPDATED to address that hole.So instead of watching this obsolete video and rehashing the debate, go watch the new version titled "HOW IT ALL ENDS" for what has so far turned out to be an IRREFUTABLE argument for action on climate change. Sound impossible?Go check it out, and see what YOU think.youtube dot com /watch?v=mF_anaVcCXg
wonderingmind42 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I've disabled comments because it turns out that there's a hole in this argument big enough to drive a Hummer through, and the argument has been UPDATED to address that hole.So instead of watching this obsolete video and rehashing the debate, go watch the new version titled "HOW IT ALL ENDS" for what has so far turned out to be an IRREFUTABLE argument for action on climate change. Sound impossible?Go check it out, and see what YOU think.youtube dot com /watch?v=mF_anaVcCXg
wonderingmind42 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I've disabled comments because it turns out that there's a hole in this argument big enough to drive a Hummer through, and the argument has been UPDATED to address that hole.So instead of watching this obsolete video and rehashing the debate, go watch the new version titled "HOW IT ALL ENDS" for what has so far turned out to be an IRREFUTABLE argument for action on climate change. Sound impossible?Go check it out, and see what YOU think.youtube dot com /watch?v=mF_anaVcCXg
Vampireenkill (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
A risk is lower. We need to take action on ticket A!
jazpeople (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
i say we pick lotto ticket A
JoeyRiggles (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Here's the situation people. It's Sunday afternoon, we just had a huge party in our parents house, and were not sure when there coming home, could be that night, could be monday night. Either way we have a mess to clean up right, get the pizza off the ceiling, take back the $50 worth of empties and kick the passed out girl off the sofa. So if we know it has to be cleaned up. what does it matter when there coming home....or if global warming is real. It's necessary regardless.
dougkennedy505 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Can we shape public policy like this? Hmmm, I still think that the power lies with the Transnational Corporations in all effect. Totally agree with the logic.
wonderingmind42 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I've disabled comments because it turns out that there's a hole in this argument big enough to drive a Hummer through, and the argument has been UPDATED to address that hole.So instead of watching this obsolete video and rehashing the debate, go watch the new version titled "HOW IT ALL ENDS" for what has so far turned out to be an IRREFUTABLE argument for action on climate change. Sound impossible? Go check it out, and see what YOU think.youtube dot com /watch?v=mF_anaVcCXg
TempestStormwind (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
If you still think we need those extra rows, please, check out How It All Ends. Specifically, The Manpollo Project expansion video actually does add in extra rows for legitimate concerns.I believe that if you did a bit more research, you'd find that all your fears are unfounded or lack a basis in science. Observe: |
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