Global Warming is one of the most controversial scientific issues of the twenty-first century. This is a problem that has serious, economic, sociological, geopolitical, political, and personal implications. This Very Short Introduction is an informative, up-to-date, and readable book about the predicted impacts of global warming and the surprises that could be in store for us in the near future. It unpacks the controversies that surround global warming, drawing on material from the recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a huge collaborative study drawing together current thinking on the subject from experts in a range of disciplines, and for the first time presents the findings of the Panel for a general readership. The book also discusses the politics of global warming, and looks at what we can do now to adapt to climate change and mitigate its worst effects.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming)
The Global Warming is caused by many ways. The causes are split up into two groups, man- made causes, and natural causes. The natural causes are causes created by nature. One natural cause is a release of methane gas from arctic tundra and wetlands. Methane is a greenhouse gas. A greenhouse gas is a gas that traps heat in the earth's atmosphere. Another natural cause is that the earth goes through a cycle of climate change. This climate change usually lasts about 40,000 years. Yet another natural cause is a sunspot. Changes in the Earth’s solar radiation levels can have some impact on the Earth’s climate. Increased solar activity can cause short-term warming cycles on the Earth.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming)
On the other hand, there is clear scientific consensus that global warming is real and that humans are part of the problem and there is broad-based agreement that human activities are responsible for this increased greenhouse effect. There are many man-made causes; one thing that causes global warming is electrical pollution. Electricity causes pollution in many ways, some worse than others. In most cases, fossil fuels are burned to create electricity. Fossil fuels are made of dead plants and animals. Some examples of fossil fuels are oil and petroleum. Many pollutants (chemicals that pollute the air, water, and land) are sent into the air when fossil fuels are burned. Some of these chemicals are called greenhouse gases. We use these sources of energy much more than the sources that give off less pollution. Petroleum, one of the sources of energy, is used a lot. It is used for transportation, making electricity, and making many other things, although this source of energy gives off a lot of pollution. Another thing that makes global warming worse is when people cut down trees. Trees and other plants collect carbon dioxide (CO2), which is a greenhouse gas; it will reduce the ability of forests to absorb carbon dioxide.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming)
We can all make choices that will greatly reduce our global warming impact. The first solution is to choose clean power. None of us can live without electricity, but we can reduce electricity use to reduce pollution. Another solution is plant a tree. Trees planted in and around urban areas and residences can provide much-needed shade in the summer, reducing energy bills and fossil fuel use. Yet another solution is to unplug a freezer. It is a one of the quickest ways to reduce our global warming.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming)
One of the best solutions you have chosen is to unplug a freezer, because this can reduce the typical carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 10 percent. The bottom line is coming and we have to figure out what we can do. Waters rising will be a disaster, food will be affected. This is going to hit everyone; we're all in a heap of trouble and the sooner we accept this fact the better. We should put serious effort to overcome the problems due to it. We must try our best to solve the problem and strive as much as possible to reinstate our earth for the sake of future generations. With your help, the Earth can remain a hospitable, healthy planet for you and your children.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming)
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