Global warming, more recently referred to as “climate change”, is a big issue debated by scientists today. Although it may not be a huge threat to our generation, climate change certainly has the power to affect future generations if we are not careful about protecting our atmosphere, starting now. Most people are familiar with the “Greenhouse Effect”, meaning when radiation from the sun is directed towards Earth’s surface some is reflected away, while most is absorbed into the greenhouse gases making up our atmosphere. These gases in order of abundance are water vapour (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and ozone (O3). Some other gases that only make up a tiny percentage of the atmosphere include Chlorofluorocarbons
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The 1950’s and years following were years of innovation and creation. The world wanted new things, and was not afraid of the possible consequences on future generations. In 2018, we realize the effects on our planet, and how much is required to return it to its natural state. For instance, Coca Cola, one of the largest and well known brand in the world, first started producing plastic bottles for its beverages in 1958. In moderation, these will not do anything to harm our planet, but years later, we still haven’t come up with a cheap, eco-friendly solution. When just one pound of polypropylene plastic is produced, it produced a staggering three pounds of carbon dioxide just to manufacture it. Though this has had a huge impact on the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the most prevalent cause is cars. It is very common nowadays for most families in North America to own a motorized vehicle. The emissions from fuel combustion are one of the main contributors to global warming as we know it. The last cause is deforestation. In 1951, inkjet printing was invented, creating a greater need for paper. As demand went up supply had to match that demand, and so more trees than ever were cut down. 3.5-7 billion trees are cut down each year, and scientists from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies predict that if we …show more content…
First, the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will keep rising as will average temperatures. This will cause the melting glaciers to continue, and perhaps even disappear. If all the glaciers in the world drain, according to National Geographic the water level in all oceans would rise 216 feet, creating new shorelines, and eventually forcing people to move inland. There are currently over 5 million cubic miles of ice on Earth, which scientists say could take over 5,000 years to melt. At the current rate we’re going at, it’s very possible that ultimately, this could end up an ice-free planet. In addition, the world’s rainforests could completely become extinct within 300 years as temperature get too high, and the environment is just not sufficient enough for their delicate ecosystems to
The 1950’s and years following were years of innovation and creation. The world wanted new things, and was not afraid of the possible consequences on future generations. In 2018, we realize the effects on our planet, and how much is required to return it to its natural state. For instance, Coca Cola, one of the largest and well known brand in the world, first started producing plastic bottles for its beverages in 1958. In moderation, these will not do anything to harm our planet, but years later, we still haven’t come up with a cheap, eco-friendly solution. When just one pound of polypropylene plastic is produced, it produced a staggering three pounds of carbon dioxide just to manufacture it. Though this has had a huge impact on the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the most prevalent cause is cars. It is very common nowadays for most families in North America to own a motorized vehicle. The emissions from fuel combustion are one of the main contributors to global warming as we know it. The last cause is deforestation. In 1951, inkjet printing was invented, creating a greater need for paper. As demand went up supply had to match that demand, and so more trees than ever were cut down. 3.5-7 billion trees are cut down each year, and scientists from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies predict that if we …show more content…
First, the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will keep rising as will average temperatures. This will cause the melting glaciers to continue, and perhaps even disappear. If all the glaciers in the world drain, according to National Geographic the water level in all oceans would rise 216 feet, creating new shorelines, and eventually forcing people to move inland. There are currently over 5 million cubic miles of ice on Earth, which scientists say could take over 5,000 years to melt. At the current rate we’re going at, it’s very possible that ultimately, this could end up an ice-free planet. In addition, the world’s rainforests could completely become extinct within 300 years as temperature get too high, and the environment is just not sufficient enough for their delicate ecosystems to