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Global warming has been identified as a major issue for the global community. More properly this is called "Global Climate Change" as some areas may be warmer, some cooler, some wetter, some drier...
Background:
The contention of the larger number of climatologists is that human activities since the industrial revolution have increased the content of CO2, methane and other gases (Greenhouse Gases) in the atmosphere that trap solar heat. At the same time human activities have reduced the forest cover that had traditionally absorbed these same materials. They state that an increasing level of these atmospheric constituents has lead to a chain of chemical and physical changes that have increased the world's average temperature.
Observations of atmospheric gas composition, average sea water temperatures, atmospheric temperatures etc. confirm the trends and support the proposition.
Potential Impacts: 1. The sea levels may rise. Technically this may be caused by melting ice from the polar ice caps or an increase in sea height as the less dense water is less compressed. Low lying land like many Pacific Islands and Miami will be under water. 2. Serious climate changes may result from diverted ocean currents. As an example, the Gulf Stream keeps Europe warm. If the Stream is not running Europe may be much cooler and drier. Crops may not grow. 3. Ecology changes on the land could include species of animals and plants extending their range to the polar regions. Local flora and fauna may become extinct. A good example is the spread of Africanized bees and Fire Ants. Sea life may also be impacted both through the introduction of competitive species presently kept in other areas by water temperature changes, and by failure to adapt to less saline water. 4. Human society may be disrupted if changes in rainfall and temperature cause crop failure. Famine refugees may require significant humanitarian attention by the "lucky" nations.
Conflicting opinions? Yes indeed, some people don't agree! However, the problem breaks down into two potential scenarios. Either there is a basis for fear about climate change, or, there isn't. If Climate Change isn't real and we do nothing - good! Except of course many of the problems that science has identified and blamed as causing Climate Change are just plain wastes of resources, and inefficient and uneconomical practices that should be addressed anyway. A polluted, climatically steady world with no fish and no oil will be no fun at all.
If Climate Change is not real and we do all the things that we should - reduce emissions, cut fuel use, re-establish forests - we're out money (maybe) but in general the world is a better and more sustainable place. If Climate Change is real and we do nothing - we are dead or at least very miserable.
If Climate Change is real and we work to correct all our bad habits we might still be in trouble ... if it's too little and too late, but we'll go down fighting. If we succeed we live.
Because of greenhouse gases, too much heat is trapped within the Earth and this causes climate change such as natural disasters.
What else can I help you with?
What does the greenhouse do to the gases from the atmosphere?
The greenhouse effect warms the gases in the atmosphere.
Which part of the greenhouse represents greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
The glass or plastic walls of a greenhouse represent greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by trapping heat energy inside, much like how greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat.
How do greenhouse gases affect the earths atmosphere?
They slow the loss of heat
How would Earth's environment be different if greenhouse gases were completely absent from its atmosphere?
If greenhouse gases were completely absent from Earth's atmosphere, the planet's environment would be significantly different. Without greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, the Earth would be much colder, as these gases help trap heat from the sun and keep the planet warm. This would lead to a drastic drop in temperatures, making it difficult for life as we know it to survive. Additionally, without greenhouse gases, the water cycle would be disrupted, leading to changes in weather patterns and potentially causing extreme weather events. Overall, the absence of greenhouse gases would have a profound impact on Earth's climate and ecosystems.
What impact does the presence of greenhouse gases have on the Earth's atmosphere and climate?
Greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a warming effect known as the greenhouse effect. This can cause changes in climate patterns, such as rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and more extreme weather events.
Do greenhouse gases impact our atmosphere and environment?
they heatup randomlyand stuff
How do scientist know that greenhouse gases impact our environment?
The geological record shows both the amount of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere and the past temperature of the planet.
How do you use word impact in a sentence?
Greenhouse gases have had a significant impact on the environment.
What does the greenhouse do to the gases from the atmosphere?
The greenhouse effect warms the gases in the atmosphere.
What is the connection between the cutting of Brazilian rainforest and greenhouse efffect?
The rain-forests are important to the environment because they filter gases, such as carbon and methane, common greenhouse gases, in the atmosphere. Without them, there is nothing to stop the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These gases then trap more heat, adding to global warming. THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT!
Which part of the greenhouse represents greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
The glass or plastic walls of a greenhouse represent greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by trapping heat energy inside, much like how greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat.
How do greenhouse gases affect the earths atmosphere?
They slow the loss of heat
How would deforestation impact the global environment?
Forests and all vegetation remove carbon dioxide from the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Deforestation, cutting them down, means that the greenhouse effect is increasing. This is causing global warming and climate change.
Is radon an example of greenhouse gas?
No, radon is not a greenhouse gas. It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the environment. Greenhouse gases, on the other hand, are gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
How are greenhouse gases different from nitrogen and oxygen in terms of their impact on the Earth's atmosphere?
Greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming. Nitrogen and oxygen, which make up most of the atmosphere, do not have this warming effect.
How does greenhouse gas hurt the environment?
Greenhouse gas hurts the environment by warming up the atmosphere. When Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane are released, they warm up the temperatures, which aids in global warming.
What contains the greenhouse gases?
Our Atmosphere.
