Over the last few years there has been much talk in the news and government about topics such as global warming and greenhouse gases. Yet, how much do we really know about such things? Definitions of these complicated topics are hard to come by and specific consequences are even harder. In this essay we will discuss not only definitions but also consequences and actions needed to be taken by the global community to prevent such consequences.
First and foremost we must tackle the definitions of these topics, for instance the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is a process when gases trap infrared heat into the atmosphere to keep the earth's natural temperature more hospitable for life as well as keeping such heat from radiating out into space.
Without this effect of trapping the earth's temperature would drop to -20 degrees C and life on earth would be impossible at such a temperature. Trefil describes this process by saying that if these gases in the atmosphere did not trap heat then the average temperature of Earth's surface would be about – 20° C. So then like a greenhouse, the atmosphere brings the Earth's temperature from the inhospitable or -20 degrees C, to the temperature it currently sits at now which is a more temperate climate for life to sustain at.
[...] In J. S. Trefil, The Sciences: An Integrated Approach (pp. 432-435). Hoboken: J. Wiley. What's Your Impact. (2013). What Are the Main Greenhouse Gases. [...]
[...] Greenhouse gases and long term global effects Over the last few years there has been much talk in the news and government about topics such as global warming and greenhouse gases. Yet, how much do we really know about such things? Definitions of these complicated topics are hard to come by and specific consequences are even harder. In this essay we will discuss not only definitions but also consequences and actions needed to be taken by the global community to prevent such consequences. [...]
[...] So what are the damages of the emissions of these gases in the long term should we not reduce them? While there are many predicted effects, there are no certainties as of yet, however, the predictions have serious enough implications on their own. So far scientists have listed drastic climate change including heightened surface temperatures and lowered atmospheric temperatures, regional storms, serious drop or rise in sea level and major response of plants due to carbon dioxide change. The most popular of these claims, and the most commonly heard by the public, are on serious climate change and a rise in sea level resulting in great amounts of flooding. [...]
[...] W. (1999, October 26). Environmental effects of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide. Climate Research, pp. 149-164. The White House Initiative on Global Climate Change . (n.d.). The Greenhouse Effect and Historical Emissions. D.C.: The White House. Trefil, J. S. (2004). Chapter 19: Ecology, Ecosystems, and the Environment. [...]
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