Today’s world is now bombarded with predictions thru climate change. These predictions are utilized in the construction of informations regarding the future. The knowledge it gives us is legit, not like those which are seen on crystal balls, because the informations are based on science. There are suspicions regarding the predictions but the fact that it says that the Earth’s sea water level will rise because of the melting of glaciers and the heating of the atmosphere is of a bit doubtful. Though these were scientifically formulated, we should always put in mind that they are not exempted to change even though they are not speculations nor opinions.
The earthly problems we are encountering now are almost all due to climate change. High temperature, many typhoons, skin diseases due to UV Rays etc.
What are the causes of climate change by the way?
*Natural causes: changes in volcanic activity, solar output, the Earth's orbit around the sun
*Human causes: burning of fossil fuels, conversion of land for forestry and agriculture
*Short-lived and long-lived climate forcers: sulphate aerosols, excessive emissions of harmful gases, carbon dioxide
How about the effects of climate change?
*higher temperature, changing landscapes, wildlife at risk, rising seas, increase risk of drought, fire, and floods, stronger storms and increase storm damage, more heat related illness and diseases, economic loss
See? Its effects outnumbers its causes. With a single mistake, its impact on our environment multiplies.
I know that most of us have the knowledge about the change of climate. Actually, it offers us oppurtunities. And we must evaluate them regarding the risks. We have the responsibility. Yes. Which is to act...
Green your community!
Be energy Efficient!
Trim your waste!
Get informed!
Get involved!
Let polluters pay!
“The science of climate change and the use of science-based predictions has, however, extended far from realm of science. If the predictions of climate change are fundamentally correct, then the change in the climate will impact every continent, every region, every nation, every person on Earth. If the attribution of climate change to the combustion of fossil fuels is correct, our use of energy and our economic success contribute directly to a changing climate. Therefore every component of human endeavor has a vested interest in the climate change problem. Therefore, every component of human endeavor has a vested interest in the predictions of environmental parameters and the uncertainties of those predictions.”
Helpful Reference(s):
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/urgentissues/global-warming-climate-change/threats-impacts/
http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=65CD73F4-1
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