Global Warming in the World

Global Warming in the World

       Global warming is a current issue that is facing the world. The effects of global warming are felt by almost all countries of the globe. Global warming refers to the recent increase in the temperature in the world which is believed to be caused by certain gasses increase like carbon dioxide found in the atmosphere. Global warming is the increase in the ocean and atmosphere temperatures over a period due to the greenhouse effect caused by pollution. Global warming is a common threat to the climate and human life. The paper discusses the concept of global warming. It goes ahead to explain the nature of global warming. There is also the explanation of various causes and effects of global warming. The paper ends with the conclusion of the discussion of the prevention measures of global warming are explained.

Causes of Global Warming

       Human activities and nature are the main causes of global warming. The primary human contributions to global warming are gasses emitted from greenhouses and activities which emit carbon and the sulfur dioxide emissions. Greenhouse gasses are gasses that hold and trap heat in the atmosphere. These gasses are capable of absorbing infrared radiation and emit back thermal radiation. Deforestation which is the cutting of trees contributes to global warming. Burning those trees also leads to the emission of carbon gasses which increase atmospheric temperature leading to global warming. Therefore, emissions mostly come from the human activities such as burning of coal and oil burning. The leading natural cause of global warming is the volcanic activities. Human beings activities are the most contributors to global warming. The primary causes of global warming are the human activities.  

Effects of Global Warming

        Global warming has various implications in the atmosphere and the ocean. Global warming causes the heating up of the earth. The sea levels are rising due to global warming. The ice caps are melting due to increased temperatures. There is climate change which is believed to be caused by global warming. All these effects are tremendous.

Ways of Mitigating Global Warming

Causes of global warming are identified to enable mitigating it. Global warming can be reduced by regulating the human activities which are the leading cause. Global warming can be reduced by reducing the use of energy. Use of alternative sources of energy can reduce energy consumption thus reducing global warming. Solar energy is the example of an alternative source of energy which is used to reduce the use of non-renewable sources of energy such as fuels.  Energy consumption from the burning of fossil fuels should be reduced. Materials which cause pollution should be disposed of the right way to reduce air pollution which is also the cause of global warming. Another way to curb global warming issue is by reducing emissions into the air. Emissions can be reduced by reducing transport activities for example by encouraging people to travel by public means of transport. Finally, stopping deforestation can also reduce global warming. Cutting trees and burning them for fuel like charcoal should be discouraged. (Archer, D. 2012). 

In conclusion, global warming has a great impact on the environmental climate. Global warming is the abnormal increase in atmospheric and oceanic temperatures. The increase in temperatures leads to global warming. The amount of carbon dioxide found in the atmosphere is increasing every day. The effects of global warming are devastating as it causes heating up of the earth. Since human activities are the most causes of global warming, it can be mitigated by reducing some of the activities which cause global warming.