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Yes, we have known about global warming since about the middle of last century, but governments have been slow to act. Politicians rarely can see beyond the next election, and action on global warming takes some years before we see a result. Now, as global warming and its effects are beginning to be more obvious governments may act.

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What are some unpreventable causes of global warming?

There are no unpreventable causes of global warming. We could have prevented it, and we can still prevent the worst results if we act now.Change to renewable energyStop burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas)Replant the earth's forests.


How would glaciers be affected by changes in climate such as global warming and global cooling?

In global warming, the glaciers would melt, then they would flow into the ocean, then they could affect ocean currents, changing the climate, in some areas. And with global cooling, there would be more glaciers, depleting the ocean waters.


How does hydrogen power have an affect on global warming?

Hydrogen power could save us from global warming. If we could find an easy and cheap way to obtain it from water (H2O), then hydrogen is a pure and green fuel with no emissions except water vapor. Water vapour remains in the atmosphere for only a short time, as it soon builds into clouds and falls as rain, so it would not contribute to global warming the way carbon dioxide is. Cars and industry could run on hydrogen, as could electricity power stations.


Is global warming or nuclear fuels more dangerous?

Both global warming and nuclear fuels have potential dangers. Global warming can lead to widespread environmental disruption and impact ecosystems. Nuclear fuels carry the risk of catastrophic accidents like meltdowns and long-term environmental contamination, but also provide low-carbon energy that can help mitigate global warming. Both issues require careful consideration and management to minimize risks.


How could people cause global warming?

People can contribute to global warming by burning fossil fuels for energy, which releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Deforestation, agriculture, and industrial processes also release greenhouse gases. As these gases trap heat in the atmosphere, they cause temperatures to rise and contribute to global warming.

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How could you prevent the green house effect?

there is no way it depends on the weather plus it is part of global warming


What could increase average global temperatures?

Global warming. Possibly pollution such as gas in a car.


Could low level flooding cause global warming?

No. It's the other way round. Global warming is warming the oceans, making them expand. It's also melting glaciers and ice caps, and this extra, expanding water is likely to flood coastal cities and croplands, unless we can prevent it.


Does recycling paper reduce global warming?

i know that recycling paper could reduce pollution not global warming but the important thing is that it could save the planet


How can water pollution interact with global warming?

Water pollution could be said to add to global warming by the means it takes to clean the water. This then causes the emissions of greenhouse gases that increase global warming.


Is global warming real bad?

It could be said to be quite bad Yes it is because there are creatures and people who require the ice and are vulnerable to the global warming.


What was John Browne's position on global warming?

On May 19, 1997, in a speech at Stanford University, Browne declared that evidence suggested that global warming could be real. He argued that evidence that burning of fossil fuels was contributing to global warming


How did global warming affect history?

Most polar ice caps could still be arouynd and the weather wouldn't be so hot out. STOP global warming!


How could you reduse global warming?

well in order to reduse global warming we need to stop these illegal logging burning some plastic and stop these factories


Could any one give tips to write an article on the topic Global warming vs global cold snap?

Polar bears are amphibians, so global warming doesn't matter.


Could life exist without global warming?

Yes. And also with it.


Could global warming make snakes bigger?

No, global warming is unlikely to make snakes or any animals bigger. Their habitats are warming so animals are already on the move seeking cooler climates.