What are the consequences of a runaway greenhouse effect?

Answer 1

Short Answer:Greenhouse gases have been keeping the planet warm enough for life for millions of years. Now, however, the serious increase in greenhouse gas levels over the last 250 years is causing global warming. A:The majority of the world's climate scientists have concluded that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from human activities, such as transportation and electricity production, have a significant impact on the atmosphere and are having a discernible influence on global climate.

Since the dawn of the industrial age, the global economy has become increasingly dependent on the use of fossil fuels to power our businesses and our way of life. We share the growing concern that, if left unchecked, these emissions will continue to alter the atmosphere and the climate, disrupting human settlements around the globe and threatening human and natural ecosystems.

Expected ConsequencesThe expected consequences of greenhouse gas emissions include:

• Hotter and cooler temperatures
• General rise in sea levels, in part resulting from melting polar ice caps
• Changes in rainfall patterns
• Increased frequency and severity of storm systems such as hurricanes, windstorms and thunderstorms
• Increased frequency and severity of droughts and floods
• Loss of habitat and biodiversity
• Expanded occurrence and distribution of serious health risks and diseases

Carbon Constrained EconomyAs scientists have gathered increasing levels of proof that climate change is occurring, and why, efforts to combat this problem have gained significant momentum. Around the world, citizens, corporations and individuals alike, are choosing different types of transportation and sources of electricity, and are investing in technologies that promise to reduce or sequester green house gas emissions. It is this group of "first movers" who will lead us towards a more sustainable future and be the best prepared to thrive in a global economy that is increasingly carbon constrained.

Answer 2

The negative effects include:

• more severe floods and droughts
• increasing prevalence of insects
• sea levels rising
• Earth's precipitation may be redistributed
• zero degree weather
• lower health
• decreasing economic development:

Answer 3

The consequences of an enhanced greenhouse effect are that the earth is warming, globally. This global warming has many predicted consequences such as sea levels rising from the melting of ice caps and glaciers. Sea-level rise will threaten the survival of Pacific nations and will flood many coastal areas around the world. Weather events (storms, floods, droughts, tornadoes etc) will become more severe and more frequent.

Answer 4

Greenhouse gas emissions cause a destruction of the atmosphere. It is because of these gases that there have been reports of global warming.

Answer 5

A runaway greenhouse effect, such as happened on the planet Venus, would make the planet so hot that nothing would survive. The temperature on Venus is now 460 C.

Answer 6

Excess greenhouse gases mean that more heat is trapped in the atmosphere, causing an enhanced (or accelerated) greenhouse effect which is causing global warming.