Climate Change:
Is it Factual or Fictional? Whether or not climate change is real has been a debate that has circulated the world for decades. After recent natural disasters that affected millions around the country, the debate has been reignited. Several states, such as California, have already put in place rules that increase energy efficiency that uses less fossil fuels. The factors included in this debate range anywhere from a scientific standpoint to a political one. Some believe climate change is real and is caused by the increase of carbon dioxide emissions. On the other hand, some say carbon dioxide is natural on our planet is does no harm the climate. After years of studying trends, scientists say they have observed that there are …show more content…
One reason for this belief is due to the thought that the number of natural disasters is increasing and are becoming more intense. According to Atmospheric Scientist Peter Kalmus, “The west is burning, Houston is drowning, and Florida is right now evacuating 5.6 million people from Hurricane Irma’s path. In the wake of major climate disasters, the drumbeat of which is becoming faster and louder, I find it more challenging than usual to think about climate” (Kalmus). It is thought that the warming of the atmosphere contributes to the increase of the recent natural disasters. For example, the warming of ocean waters allows them to be evaporated into the atmosphere with ease. The moisture in the atmosphere then creates a low-pressure system. With a low-pressure system sitting over warmer than usual water for an extended period of time create for powerful cyclones and hurricanes. Scientists say that this is an effect of climate change. However, not everyone believes this to be completely …show more content…
Most scientist believe that this is cause by the increase in the atmospheric concentration of a greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide. By using outdated fossil fuels, such as coal or petroleum, carbon dioxide is emitted into the atmosphere with ease. In an article written by Pep Canadell he states, “But modelling suggests that stringent climate policy will only slightly accelerate this historical trend of improvements in energy intensity. And to keep warming below 2°C will require deep and sustained reductions in the carbon intensity of how energy is produced” (Canadell). He is saying that to keep the average global increase in temperature where it is or even lower it, people would have to start changing the way energy is produced. Different ways it could be produced is through solar energy or wind energy. However, not everyone believes this to be
Is it Factual or Fictional? Whether or not climate change is real has been a debate that has circulated the world for decades. After recent natural disasters that affected millions around the country, the debate has been reignited. Several states, such as California, have already put in place rules that increase energy efficiency that uses less fossil fuels. The factors included in this debate range anywhere from a scientific standpoint to a political one. Some believe climate change is real and is caused by the increase of carbon dioxide emissions. On the other hand, some say carbon dioxide is natural on our planet is does no harm the climate. After years of studying trends, scientists say they have observed that there are …show more content…
One reason for this belief is due to the thought that the number of natural disasters is increasing and are becoming more intense. According to Atmospheric Scientist Peter Kalmus, “The west is burning, Houston is drowning, and Florida is right now evacuating 5.6 million people from Hurricane Irma’s path. In the wake of major climate disasters, the drumbeat of which is becoming faster and louder, I find it more challenging than usual to think about climate” (Kalmus). It is thought that the warming of the atmosphere contributes to the increase of the recent natural disasters. For example, the warming of ocean waters allows them to be evaporated into the atmosphere with ease. The moisture in the atmosphere then creates a low-pressure system. With a low-pressure system sitting over warmer than usual water for an extended period of time create for powerful cyclones and hurricanes. Scientists say that this is an effect of climate change. However, not everyone believes this to be completely …show more content…
Most scientist believe that this is cause by the increase in the atmospheric concentration of a greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide. By using outdated fossil fuels, such as coal or petroleum, carbon dioxide is emitted into the atmosphere with ease. In an article written by Pep Canadell he states, “But modelling suggests that stringent climate policy will only slightly accelerate this historical trend of improvements in energy intensity. And to keep warming below 2°C will require deep and sustained reductions in the carbon intensity of how energy is produced” (Canadell). He is saying that to keep the average global increase in temperature where it is or even lower it, people would have to start changing the way energy is produced. Different ways it could be produced is through solar energy or wind energy. However, not everyone believes this to be