What is Global warming?

      Global warming is the increase of the average temperature of the Earth's near- surface. In the last 100 years, the global average air temperature by the Earth's surface has rose .74 + 0.18 degrees Celsius. The Intergovernmental Panel on climate change, has concluded that the reason why it has increased is because of the increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gas concentrations. Solar variation and volcanoes probably had a tiny warming effect till 1950. There are at least 30 scientific societies of science, which have endorsed the basic conclusions. During the 21st century, the average global surface will most likely rise 1.1 to 6.4 degrees Celsius, which is indicated by the IPPC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).

Causes for Global warming

    Earth's climate change still remains an active field of research. The scientific consensus identifies the levels of greenhouse gases as the main cause. There are several hypotheses that have been suggested to explain the increase in global temperature. One of the hypotheses says that warming may be the result of different variations in solar activity. Climate commitment studies says that if greenhouse gases stabilized at 2000 levels a warming of 0.5 degrees Celsius will still occur.

 How does Global warming affect you?

   The increase in global temperature will make it so sea level rises and increase the intensity of weather events. And it will also change the amount of precipitation. Some other effects of global warming include: farming, irrigation, growing seasons, glacier retreat, species extinctions, and rises in the disease vectors.

  Global warming poses a tremendous threat for the Earth and civilization as it is now. It should be taken seriously and everyone should do what they can to help slow down the process down and to help improve conditions. This may include: recycling, conservation, and protecting our environments.

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