Greenhouses are glass structures designed to allow the rays of the sun to shine in without allowing heat to escape. The earth works in a similar way, and has exhibited a relatively stable temperature throughout history. In the past 150 years however, a significant warming effect has been seen. Scientists call this "global warming" and they say it is partially caused by human industrialization as greenhouse gases are released into the air. Global warming is a problem because it affects how nature works.
Global warming causes climate change around the world. An example of the danger this presents can be seen in the rising water levels which causes flooding, hurricanes, and tsunamis. At the current rate, ocean and sea levels rise 1.6 mm per year. Scientists believe that reducing the amount of greenhouse gases being created could slow the process of global warming down.
Climate change causes additional problems. For instance, 2 billion people around the world are currently faced with water scarcity issues and global warming will increase this number in the coming years. As temperatures increase, the amount of bacteria that survives in the water does as well. Bacteria can only survive at higher temperatures, and global warming is raising the temperature of water around the world. Water scarcity is a serious problem because it causes death and disease.
Take a look at the resources provided for you below to learn more about global warming and climate change and how you can do your part to slow it down.
Climate Change Background
Climate Change According to the EPA
Global Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet by NASA
Why the Global Warming Skeptics Are Wrong
Global Climate Change Research Explorer
10 Facts About Water Scarcity by the World Health Organization
Worsening Water Scarcity to Affect 2 Billion Globally
Causes and Effects of Climate Change
Water everywhere, and not a drop to grow
Water Scarcity & Climate Change: Growing Risks for Businesses & Investors
Causes of Global Warming by National Geographic
Global Warming Effects and Causes: A Top 10 List
To the Horror of Global Warming Alarmists, Global Cooling is Here
Why Are Humans Responsible for Global Warming?
Theoretical Solutions for Global Warming
Ten Personal Solutions to Global Warming
The Global Warming Solution that Empowers the Poor
10 Solutions for Climate Change
Global warming: why is IPCC report so certain about the influence of humans?
California's Global Warming Solutions Act: assembly Bill 32
Climate Change for Kids
Fast Facts About Climate Change
Communicate with Your Kids About Climate Change
What Is Climate? By Weather Wiz Kids
The Kids Guide to Global Warming
Eek! Global Warming is Hot Stuff
Go Green Tips to Help with Global Warming
What You Can Do by the United States Environmental Protection Agency
How Can You Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Greenhouse Effect and How We Can Help
Top 10 Ways You Can Stop Climate Change
Help Fight Climate Change & Global Warming
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Written By: Lynn Taylor |
