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Some scientists and environmentalists believe that global warming may increase temperatures by 2.4 to 6.4 Celsius degrees (4.3 to 11.5 Fahrenheit degrees) by the year 2100. Others disagree.
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What will be the first place to flood during global warming?
All low lying coastal areas will be subject to increased risk of flooding. Where storm surges or earthquake activity is frequent, floods will occur first. All ocean levels are gradually rising. This rise has only been a few millimeters per year. We anticipate a fairly rapid increase, such as 20 cm (8 inches) by 2025, 40 cm by 2050, and 120 to 180 cm (4 to 6 feet) by 2100. If we get a really good handle on carbon emissions we could slow the ocean rise to only 2 feet by 2100.
Is the world going to flood in the year 2055 because of global warming?
No. While sea level is expected to rise, it will not flood the entire planet. There is not enough water on Earth to do so. Even if all the ice in the world were to melt, which is not a realistic possibility, sea level would only rise by about 230 feet. Such a rise would cover low-lying places, but most of the land area on Earth would remain high and dry. The worst-case scenario projections suggest a sea-level rise of 4 to 7 feet by the year 2100.
What does global warming mean?
Global warming is the recent rise in the earth's temperature. The scientific consensus is that global warming is happening, and it is caused by man adding to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by deforestation and burning of fossil fuels. This is accepted by the National Science Academies of industrialized countries and by all national and international scientific groups.More simply:The earth is warming because man is burning coal and oil and other fossil fuels. We have also cut down the foreststhat used to absorb carbon dioxide. The extra greenhouse gases in the atmosphere capture more of the sun's heat and are causing global warming.
Why is global warming serious?
Global warming is very serious, the melting of ice caps is rapid, and Earth could be finished within a 100 years if we keep going at this insane rate. Answer: 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 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.An afterthought:Comments to this original post stated:* it isn't real/ it is made up/ a figment of our imagination. * There are no facts. The fact is we know nothing about it. Whether we are causing it or it is a phase the world goes through. It is just a theory. It will never be a fact. If these writers are right ... Wahoo!However, no case in the summary of potential future scenarios which is based on us sitting around doing nothing at all has a cheery outcome.
How many acres in 2100 square feet?
Approximately 0.048 of an acre. (or roughly 1/20th).
How does global warming affect mortality?
Global warming is changing the habitats of many animals, including humans'. Those who can't adapt to the new environment have to move or perish. Britain's chief scientist was asked what were the chances for the human race by the year 2100. He replied, "Fifty-fifty!"
How serious could the Global Warming problem become in your future?
Global warming is already a serious problem. If it continues to warm then there is a real threat to life on this planet. The Chief Scientist in Britain, when asked what were the chances of the human race surviving till 2100, replied, "50:50!"
What will Antarctica look in 2100 AD?
Because of global warming, Antarctica will have less polar ice cap area resulting in less area for polar animals to live.
What will be the rise in sea level next century if the current trends of global warming are not controlled?
There are many different predictions about sea level rise, but the most likely sea level rise by 2100 is between 80cm and 1 metre (2.5 to 3 feet).
Is global warming affecting the climate?
Yes. Global warming is causing climate change, meaning hotter, wetter, drier in different parts of the earth, with storms likely to be stronger. Ice melting is causing sea level rise causing threats of permanent flooding to low lying coastal areas.
What animals are now extinct from Global Warming?
The first mammal believed extinct directly due to global warming is the White Possum. This animal was native to Australia and has not been seen for three years; an expedition is planned for 2009 to see if one can be located. Its extinction has been attributed to an extended heat wave, bringing ambient temperatures higher than the species could tolerate for such a period of time. It is difficult to attribute an extinction specifically to global warming as the problem is usually concurrent with other factors that may damage or destroy a species, including deforestation, pollution, poaching, out-competition by invasive species, or even natural causes like disease and excessive predation. Also complicating the matter is that global warming alters the environment slowly, and the environment reacts to it slowly. The destruction of one species or environment may ripple through related ecosystems over the course of years, even decades. Furthermore, the greatest threat of global warming is in the future, particularly if humans take no action to reduce or eliminate its projected damage. A great many species are threatened by the changes global warming will cause and by some projections, we could lose as much as 10% of all species on the planet by 2050, and 30% of all bird species by 2100. Some even believe global warming could eventually drive all species on earth extinct, including humans, though this is generally regarded as alarmist at worst and unhelpful at best.
What is next number after 2099?
There is no next number because numbers are infinitely dense. The next positive integer is 2100.
What changes will effect the world in 2100?
some scientist say that by then most animals won't sill be here then due to global warming. Others say that animals will follow Darwin's theory and change greatly to adapt to the ever changing environment. In other words, no one really knows. monkeys might be growing gills for all we know.
What is 80 percent of 2100?
80% of 2100 = 80% * 2100 = 0.8 * 2100 = 1680
What is 7 percent of 2100?
7% of 2100 = 7% * 2100 = 0.07 * 2100 = 147
What is five percent of 2100?
ANSWER: 1055% of 2100= 5% * 2100= 0.05 * 2100= 105
What could happen to the global economy if we do not stop global warming?
The global economy: Costs from ignoring climate change will rise. Storms, floods and extreme weather will cost billions of dollars to Agriculture and health (controlling disease). In 2005, when the US state of Louisiana had a record breaking hurricane year, the state had a drop of 15% of its income and property damage was estimated to be $135 billion.Any damage like the above means that consumers have to pay more for food, energy and insurance premiums for health and buildings. Profit from industry will drop, tourism will drop. There will be problems from rising disaster cleanup costs, climate refugees at the border, increased demand for clean water and food.Action must come now. The Global Development and Environment Institute at Tufts University suggests that if we do nothing to stop global warming the many crises could result in a $20 trillion cost by 2100.
