Global warming
An issue
that has stirred up controversy all over the news and in the previous
presidential debates is global warming. The effects have been seen all over the
world and global warming is quickly becoming a major topic of concern.
Global
warming is the increase of the earth’s temperature. When the earth’s
temperature increases, we have a climate change. When this climate change
occurs, so do the changes in the sea level, rainfall, wildlife, and this
obviously affects humans. (Global warming) It is caused by the release of carbon dioxide also
known as Co2. Carbon dioxide is released by the use of manmade fossil fuels,
such as oil, coal and naturals gasses. Co2 traps heat inside the earth’s
atmosphere that would usually be in outer space, which causes the Greenhouse Effect. As
the earth’s surface heats it becomes too warm to live in and many people,
animals and plants will suffer. (EPA)
The earth’s
temperature naturally changes over the years, but over the last half of
century, the record high temperatures drastically increased. Scientists have
even warned us that in the last ten years we have had record high temperatures,
which means the average temperatures in the United States could increase up to
nine degrees. (NDRC)
A major result
of global warming happening
in Florida is that it is making the hurricanes stronger and more treacherous.
Every year, Florida gets hit by hurricanes and tropical storms, but during the
last nine years the damages have really increased. There has been lots of
damage done to homes and neighborhoods. Residents of Florida, have to take more
precautions when these storms hit, because they never know how strong they can
become. They have had roofs blown off, flood damage and trees falling over in
their home. Global warming makes the ocean water warmer, which makes the storms
much more powerful. They can easily jump from a category 2 to a category 4
storm.
Another
frightening effect of Global warming is the rising of the sea levels.
Scientists have discovered that this could eventually lead to coastal flooding.
Areas in the United States that could be heavily affected are all of the
eastern sea board, areas of Gulf of Mexico, and almost all of Florida.
Since ice
has started to melt approximately three weeks earlier than it did 39 years ago,
we are starting to notice a rapid decline in polar bears. When the ice is
melting and flouting, it affects the animal’s survival. During the last three
weeks the melting ice, which is the best time of the year for feeding. Polar
bear researchers predict that the number of bears will decline almost by 30
percent in the following 35 to 50 years. (The age)
From
deciding on whom to vote for as our next president to how much we fill up at
the tank, our decisions range from affecting the polar bears to our future sons
and daughters. The temperatures are increasing and so are our energy bills. The
health and safety of every living thing is in danger. Our world is changing
whether or not we want to admit it is our fault or not, just how far out of our
control we are willing to let it become and how much it impacts our lives is
actually entirely up to the decisions we make right now. We can make a
change.
The
Obvious escapes many; will you let it escape you?
Capt.
Obvious
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