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Global Warming Issues are in your Hands

By: David Yuri, written on: 2006-08-30

There has been a lot of talk on the subject of global warming. Specialists

believe that human activities in the past 50 years have given a negative boost to

climate change. After a long series of tests and chart observations, it seems that

the primary culprit for global warming is the emission of greenhouse gases

(mainly carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide). These gases have altered

the composition of the atmosphere and raised the planets temperature with

almost 1?C since 1950.

The problem is not that these gases exist. They have always been in the

atmosphere, but there is a major increase in their concentration. The planet

started to heat up and the climate change appeared simultaneously with the

beginning of industrial revolution. Then, at the start of a new era, the

concentrations of carbon dioxide increased with nearly 30%, methane almost

doubled and nitrous oxide with 15% making global warming a serious, even

deadly matter.

These figures are truly concerning due to the fact that we rely on fossil fuels to

drive, to heat and to power factories not thinking of the harsh reality: burned

fossil fuels are the main reason for the rise of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

leading to global warming and accelerating the rate of climate change.

Still, the combustion of fuel is not the only one to blame for global warming.

Researchers consider that the development of agriculture, deforestation, landfills,

industrial production and mining are also to blame. Each one of them has helpedinduce large, global, abrupt climate change leading to a warmer planet, making it

more difficult for us to live.

The statistics in climate change are frightening. Almost 98% of the

greenhouses emissions are due to pollution and it is no surprise that the most

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powerful and rich country (U.S) on the continent is mainly responsible for global

warming. 1998 has been declared the warmest year on record and scientistists

are concerned that the snow cover in northern hemisphere and floating ice in the

Arctic Ocean have decreased. Do we really pay enough attention to the climate

change and do we want the planet to become too warm for us to live in?

We are all threathened by this sudden climate change. Global warming is not a

joke and we should start paying more attention to it. Not only wildlife, forests and

coastal areas are vulnerable to the climate change that the greenhouse gas may

bring, but also water resources, animals and most important our health.

What should we expect from global warming? First of all, a change that will

have a major impact on the way we live will be a warmer weather. Climate

change will appear in the form of increased precipations worldwide, with acid

rainfalls that will damage the natural habitat, with more frequent and intense

storms that will build up and result in powerful hurricanes. And this is just the top

of the iceberg called global warming. The hurricanes will be stronger than usual

with greater devastating powers.

The population of the globe should be taught more about these greenhouse

gases that are held responsible for climate change and more specific, global

warming. Carbon dioxide is realeased into the atmosphere when wood, fossil

fuels (oil, gas and coal) and solid waste are burned. Methane is emitted during

the production and transport of oil, gas and coal, but it also results from

decomposition of solid, organic waste. Nitrous oxide is the product of: agricultural

and industrial activities, combustion of fossil fuels and solid waste. So, do we still

have to wonder why these greenhouse gases have such a strong impact on

climate change?

Unfortunately, there are not many options to reduce the effects of global

warming. Lately, in order to predict climate change, specialists have put up what

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is called an emission inventory which registers the quantity of air pollutants in the

atmosphere. It also establishes the identity of the polluting agent

(chemical/physical), the geographic area covered, the time period over which

emissions are appreciated and the type of activities that cause the emissions.

This way, the scientific community is making an effort to reduce the serious

consequences of global warming.

Another solution for the problem of global warming is recycling. It started years

ago in powerful and well developed states and it is a novelty for poor, undergoing

tranzition states that are struggling to survive. But, slowly, people all over the

world are learning about the strong effects of recycling newspapers, plastic, glass,

metal. It is a healthy action that makes the world a better place. By recycling, we

not only help ourselves, but also the forests, crop yields and water supplies

which are severely affected by climate change. We also keep in mind the animals

and the ecosystems - another sector badly damaged by climate change. We

make the difference.

Global warming affects everybody. That is why we must fight against our self

destruction and lifes in general. Fight for your planet, dont let the climate change

affect the environment in an irrecoverable manner, keep in mind that Earths eco

systems are sensitive and must be treated with care, and you will have a future!