Global warming potential

Global climate change is modifying the population of microorganisms and the distribution of their species. Microorganisms live in environments where more than type of species exist. Each species of microorganism plays a major, minor or no role in intricate groups. There is variation amongst microorganism and because of this all species of microorganisms will not react to global climate change in the same way. These microorganisms have a vital role in ensuring components such as carbon and…

Landfills have been around and used for many years. There are landfills that have been around since 1950’s and landfills can have an expectancy of 30-50 years (synonym). Landfills have their pro’s and cons. While the cons seemingly outweigh the cons, they are still present. For example, landfills help with county waste management costs. Counties that control their own waste and landfill management can save “roughly $2 million” (The Courier-Tribune) instead of sending solid waste out of the…

its occupants has welcomed a period of ecological debates. As we become all the more acquainted with the destructive impacts of fossil fuels, we search for options. Nuclear power is one such case. In any case, when taking into consideration the potential repercussions of nuclear vitality programs, understanding the hidden moral contemplations ought to be of fundamental sympathy toward ethicists and approach creators alike. Be that as it may, the advancement and utilization of nuclear power is…

problem that many Filipinos face especially those communities that lack awareness on the proper measures to take during disasters. Weather events could lead to different scenarios which include changes in annual mean temperature with significant warming for the Philippines by 2050, increases in annual precipitation, and the rise of sea level resulting to an increase in the risk of flooding and damage from storm surges. [4] And since many crops cannot survive on too much heat or cold, investments…

Silent Spring written by Rachael Carson is considered to be the landmark on environment. The book showed the real picture of the damaging effects of pesticides on the environment especially birds. Published in 1962, the book became the turning point in the history of America which led President John F. Kennedy to form a special team to confirm the facts of the book which ultimately led to the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and finally banning of DDT. The book had a huge…

How to solve air pollution problem in Chiang Mai “Go green”, “Think green”, or “Save the world” are some of slogans that people know. Several years ago, the world faced many environmental issues. One of them is the problem of air pollution. This aspect is a very dangerous problem in our world today. Some people think that air pollution is not harming the earth or the people. This is why it has become a very dangerous problem in Chiang Mai today. According to CityNews, Particulate matter…

EVIDENCE OF GLOBAL WARMING Only a person who has been away from our planet for some time would claim that global warming is not happening. The evidence shows abundantly on all the continents of the world. Several aspects of climate have been affected. For instance, in the temperate zones, the summers are warmer and more humid. Droughts are more frequent, particularly in Africa. Rainfall and snowfall are more intense and, in some cases, quite destructive. Snow (or ice) cover on mountaintops is…

caused by obvious reasons, like the need for land for industrial development and the demand for the products that these trees produce, there are many large-scale problems that are caused from deforestation that need to be stopped. Deforestation is a global problem that not only affects the trees, but also increases gases in the atmosphere, causes massive soil erosion and flooding, causes loss of habitat for animals and humans, and derives people from everyday natural products, like oxygen, that…

Imagine this, a world without trees or wildlife, all caused by careless humans. Deforestation is a mass clearing of trees, used for rural and urban purposes. However, it is harmful to the ecosystem and wildlife that take shelter in the forests. Although many believe that deforestation is essential to the economy, it should be illegal because it affects biodiversity, climate change, and the water cycle. Deforestation may be believed to be helpful to the economy and essential to the way humans…

A changing climate is proving a threat to the world. Increased CO2 emissions are leading to rising sea levels, melting ice caps, extreme weather, and an increased rate in the extinction of species. However, the question of why endangered species are important to conserve arises. What is the purpose of devoting the effort to protect a single species when so many more exist? The ignorance argument, as Elliott Sober outlines in his article “Philosophical Problems for Environmentalism,” offers a…