Global warming is the scientific term given to the warming of the planet due to increased atmospheric concentrations of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2). Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, fossil fuels have been the primary source of fuel for all human activities. Climate change is the natural result of increasing concentrations of CO2 over the earth’s surface and is mainly caused by a multitude of factors including human activity. Global warming has both the gradual global warming caused by human emissions of carbon dioxide, and also the sudden large-scale changes in weather patterns caused by climate change. This article will explain some of the main effects of global warming, what the causes are, how the impacts are being measured, and what is being done to mitigate the impacts of global warming.
Climate change refers to changes in the earth’s climate, which in turn cause the climatic conditions for plants and animals to change or shift and which affect their survival. Some examples of the major effects of climate change include the increase in the temperatures in the northern regions of the world, resulting in the shrinking of trees and other vegetation, as well as an increase in the frequency of droughts and heat waves, the decreased snow and ice cover, increasing the frequency of heavy rainfall events, more extreme weather events, as well as a variety of climate-related diseases and parasites. The other main effect of climate change is that it is affecting the food supplies of both humans and animals. This effect is known as agricultural change, which is the increase in the use of chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides for agriculture.
Global warming has many contributing factors. One of these is that the earth’s orbit around the sun is slowly shifting, which results in a warmer climate in some parts of the world than in others. Another factor is the melting of ice caps, which increases ocean levels and allows more atmospheric moisture to enter the atmosphere. Another cause of global warming is the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere, which is being emitted in great amounts by the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and oil. Other possible causes include increased levels of landfills, increased consumption of meat and dairy products, and increased pollution in the form of industrial pollutants. There are many factors that will have varying effects on the impact of global warming on human life. Scientists and experts continue to study this subject and its potential effect on the world we live in, as well as the long-term effects on our climate.