Attribution of recent climate change

Within the twenty-first century, the discussion of Climate Change is a relatively controversial topic. Scientists, politicians, and environmentalists have been debating the causes and effects of the changing climate patterns for decades. And while there has been scientific evidence that proves the existence of this very real problem, some still seem to see it as a myth or untrue. But in fact, the problem is very real. Climate change can account for many of the world’s problems. Habitat loss,…

worsening as the day goes by. These harsh conditions are increased by air pollution and climate change through cars and factories; man-made inventions. These innovative technologies have been necessary in order to have a functioning and developing society and economy. However, the belief that humans are the sole cause of climate change is refuted by scientists, advocating that the change in the Earth’s climate is a natural cause. Earth formed over about 4.5 billion years ago, and it has changed…

at international response, the future challenge, and our individual responsibility to the climate change that is occurring in our world, there seems to still be a lot that needs to be discovered and organized. While looking at evidence from Victor and Kennel (2014), a video from the Knowledge Network (2002), and Boswell (2012), they highlight some of the challenges that we face when analyzing climate change impacts, but also show how with reflection, organization, and hope there is still time to…

The Possibilities of a Climate Crisis In the book, Truth to Power by Al Gore, Gore asks three questions, “Must we change?”, “Can we change?”, “Will we change?” (Gore 10). Gore is certain that the answers to the first two questions are yes. Regarding the last question, Gore seems optimistic that we can change, but only if we stay committed to our global consensus (Gore 10). Based on Al Gore’s findings, he believes that infectious diseases through insects, catastrophic storms, and the impacts on…

article by Joseph F.C. DiMento and Pamela Doughman called, “Introduction: Making Climate Change Understandable” the authors address concerns regarding climate change and what needs to be done in order to improve the problem that the world has in hand. They use various reasons and evidence while also acknowledging the counterpoints. DiMento and Doughman explain that in the public eye the topic of global climate change is one that is not only difficult to comprehend it is one that is often ignored…

Leonardo DiCaprio after receiving his Oscar, “Climate change is real. It is happening right now. It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species, and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating.” II. While many of us have heard about global warming, we do not view it significantly important as we all should. Global warming is defined as the increase in Earth’s average surface temperature and due to significant climate changes recorded by scientists taking place as of…

The impacts of climate change have progressed so far, making it impossible to end since the first signs of global warming arose at the beginning of the 20th century (Background on the UNCCC, 2014). Industrialized nations are heavily bound by climate change treaties as they set out goals for emission reductions (Background on the UNCCC, 2014). The Kyoto Protocol only applies to first world countries, as they have released the utmost amounts of gases into the air (Background on the UNCCC, 2014).…

5. The class text, “The Climate Crisis”, defines mitigation as actively trying to reduce the progression and severity of climate change through a variety of options that would lessen greenhouse gas emissions. Adaptation was defined as dealing with, to the best possible ability, the consequences of climate change (186). Mitigation tries to prevent the effects of climate change from getting worse while adaptation tries to deal with it as it happens. The NPS Case Studies Report that Dr. Beavers…

and appropriate enough, it will make the water flow properly, which will reduce the chance of flooding issue. Last but not least, those plants and trees are last longer than the non-native one. Because the natural made them on this land with this climate, they will eventually adapt to this place as their home. This information briefly describes some benefits of the native plants and trees. Since there are many benefits such that, improve the landscape, which will reduce the chance of flooding,…

According to the studies conducted on climate change, the speed at which the earth’s climate is changing exceeds the ability of all types of ecosystems (marine, coastal, freshwater, and terrestrial) to adapt as well as compromising their ability to function effectively (IPCC, 2007b; DEA, 2011) An intention of enhancing public awareness and understanding of climate change causes and impacts whilst promoting participation and action at all levels is among the principles outlined in the government…