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There are two possibilities regarding the future:
- Man-made Global Warming is False. OR
- Man-made Global Warming is True.
We'll have to wait and see who was right. There are two possibilities for action:
- We can do nothing now. OR
- We can act now to identify and control / reduce effects of Man and his "support staff" (cattle, means / methods of farming, crops) on the environment.
This allows four scenarios:
1. We DO NOTHING now and Man-made Global warming turns out to be FALSE:
- No problems. We go on much like we are doing now. There's pollution in the air from all the burning fossil fuel, and there's wars and dictators to put up with to assure supply, and we are losing coral reefs, beachfront and old buildings to pollution, but that's the price we have to pay for our cheap electricity, automobiles, and lifestyle.
2. We ACT NOW but Man-made Global warming turns out to be FALSE:
- Our economy will be worse than now. People will have lost their jobs-just-like-daddy-used-to-have. The car industry will have made their last internal-combustion engine. We will be living much simpler lives. The air will be cleaner. We won't be burning coal and oil any more, but will be getting electricity from renewable sources like wind, water and sun. Life is livable!
3. We DO NOTHING now and Man-made Global warming turns out to be TRUE:
- It will be catastrophic. There will be global disasters environmentally, economically, politically, socially, and in the area of public health. There will be no water for crops or animals, and precious little for us. There will be vast areas of Europe, Asia, North Africa and the US in perpetual drought, deserts. Hurricanes will be more severe, rainfall will be "feast or famine." Everyone will have migrated north and south, to Canada, Siberia, Patagonia and New Zealand, where they will live in high-rise buildings so as to leave some land available for crops. We will all be vegetarians, as there will be no pasture available for cattle. Huge areas of countries will be underwater from rising sea levels. And we will be left with a world that is getting progressively worse, and we are now SURE that there is nothing we can do to change it, rather than wailing "why didn't our parents do something when it might have made a difference?"
4. We ACT NOW and Man-made Global warming turns out to be TRUE:
- We'll have spent a lot of money on new forms of energy and transport. We will be doing things differently than our parents did, and our children differently still. But we'll still be living in our homes, and running more efficient public transportation day-to-day, the air will be clean, the coral reefs will thrive as will sea life. Not so bad!
Just how much risk are you prepared to take?
We take out insurance on our cars JUST IN CASE we have an accident. We have to take out this insurance now on our future JUST IN CASE global warming is true. If it's true and we do nothing, look at the dreadful consequences.
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Answer:
Global warming has been identified as a major concern for the global community. More properly this is called "Global Climate Change" as some areas may be warmer, some cooler, some wetter, some drier...
Potential Impacts:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What else can I help you with?
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.
What is the risk we are facing due to global warming?
The main risks of global warming include more frequent and severe natural disasters, such as hurricanes and droughts, rising sea levels leading to flooding and coastal erosion, and disruptions to ecosystems and agriculture, impacting food security and biodiversity. Additionally, there are potential health risks from heatwaves, worsening air quality, and the spread of diseases.
How does global warming affect society?
Global warming affects society both because we must adjust to it, to the extent that it is now unstoppable, and because we must change our use of fossil fuels in order to minimise further global warming before catastrophic climate changes occur.
What are the Major impacts of global warming?
Major impacts of global warming include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels leading to coastal flooding, loss of biodiversity as ecosystems struggle to adapt, and increased health risks from heatwaves and spreading diseases.
Is global warming more dangerous than resource depletion?
Both global warming and resource depletion pose significant risks to the environment and human civilization. Global warming can lead to more frequent and severe natural disasters, sea level rise, and disruption of ecosystems. Resource depletion, such as dwindling supplies of fresh water and minerals, can lead to resource conflicts and economic instability. Both issues require urgent attention and action to mitigate their impacts.
What are the risks of using coal as a fuel?
It will cause global warming
What is increasing the risks of hurricanes?
Global warming increases the risk of hurricanes.
Why is it important to know global warming?
It is important to know about and understand global warming so that we can understand the important decisions political leaders are making to abate global warming. Unless we really understand what is happening and the risks involved in allowing global warming to continue, we risk being misled by those with vested interests, who would have us believe either that global warming is not real or that it is real but there is nothing we can do. If we know about global warming, we also understand what we can do to help. We will understand that everything we do to reduce our electricity consumption will help, and we will understand that reducing our petrol or gasoline consumption is another way to help.
What are the risks of using oil as fuel?
Acid rain and global warming are the man two risks using oil as fuel.
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.
What is the risk we are facing due to global warming?
The main risks of global warming include more frequent and severe natural disasters, such as hurricanes and droughts, rising sea levels leading to flooding and coastal erosion, and disruptions to ecosystems and agriculture, impacting food security and biodiversity. Additionally, there are potential health risks from heatwaves, worsening air quality, and the spread of diseases.
How does global warming affect society?
Global warming affects society both because we must adjust to it, to the extent that it is now unstoppable, and because we must change our use of fossil fuels in order to minimise further global warming before catastrophic climate changes occur.
What are the effects will occur due to global warming?
Although industrial countries are responsible for the accumulation of greenhouse gas emissions, the effects of global warming are most severe in the poorest countries. These briefings identify the risks and discuss potential adaptation to climate change in each developing country shown by a marker.
What are the Major impacts of global warming?
Major impacts of global warming include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels leading to coastal flooding, loss of biodiversity as ecosystems struggle to adapt, and increased health risks from heatwaves and spreading diseases.
What are the risks of using oil as fuel think about global warming and acid rain?
Using oil as fuel can contribute to global warming by releasing greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide when burned. Additionally, the combustion of oil can produce sulfur dioxide emissions, which can lead to acid rain formation when combined with moisture in the atmosphere. These risks highlight the environmental impact of relying on oil as a fuel source.
Is global warming an indirect or direct threat to biodiversity?
Global warming is a direct threat to biodiversity because it can directly impact ecosystems through changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, and sea levels, which can result in habitat loss, shifts in species distributions, and increased extinction risks for many species.
Is global warming more dangerous than resource depletion?
Both global warming and resource depletion pose significant risks to the environment and human civilization. Global warming can lead to more frequent and severe natural disasters, sea level rise, and disruption of ecosystems. Resource depletion, such as dwindling supplies of fresh water and minerals, can lead to resource conflicts and economic instability. Both issues require urgent attention and action to mitigate their impacts.
