The world has seen a significant amount of change in its weather pattern lately. From the three hurricanes two that hit the United States with so much force and devastation, that produced more than thirty inches of rain at one point, followed by storm surges that wipe out many homes. The tornados and winds in these two hurricanes were so overwhelming for anyone to fathom. To a country that lies in the Atlantic Ocean was hit so hard by a hurricane it was leveled to the ground and probably take a year or longer to get it up and running again. Across Asia the temperatures have been extremely hot for the summer, they have felt the heat, that their drought could be extended into the fall with no relief in sight until fall. The majority of the countries across the world believe that the climate is changing. Most of them want to unite to help slow this process down and try to protect this planet for future generations. Air pollution is the biggest contributor of climate change. We as humans release so much emission into the air that it causes more greenhouse gases. Which makes the pollution worst. What is causing these gases most of the pollution is caused from coal burning and mining. Where every country has become so dependent on these fossil fuels. If the countries could find an alternative for the need to use this resource we would be able to help cut down our greenhouse gases, that is putting our air at so much risk. Just do not blame the coal companies for what they
Coal is the dirtiest of all fossil fuels. When burned, it produces emissions that contribute to global warming, create acid rain and pollute water. With all of the talk surrounding nuclear energy, hydropower and biofuels, you might be forgiven for thinking that grimy coal is finally on its way out. On the other hand, coal is no sooty remnant of the Industrial Revolution - it generates half of the electricity in the United States and will likely continue to do so as long as it's cheap and plentiful . Clean coal technology seeks to reduce harsh environmental effects by using multiple technologies to clean. Coal is a fossil fuel composed primarily of carbons and hydrocarbons. Its ingredients help make plastics, tar and fertilizers. A coal derivative, a solidified carbon called coke, melts iron ore and reduces it to create steel. But most coal - 92 percent of the U.S. supply - goes into power production .Electric companies and businesses with power plants burn coal to make the steam that turns turbines and generates electricity. When coal burns, it releases carbon dioxide and other emissions in flue gas, the billowing clouds you see pouring out of smoke stacks. Some clean coal technologies purify the coal before it burns. One type of coal preparation, coal washing, removes unwanted minerals by mixing crushed coal with a liquid and allowing the impurities to separate and settle. Other systems control the coal burn to minimize emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and
It’s the favorite topic of politicians and news reporters: global warming. There are people who believe it’s true and others that believe it’s hype. But every day there is another fact that makes you think about the impact it may have on your life, like this month when NASA scientists reported that June of 2017 was the fourth warmest June in 137 years of record keeping. We forget that the same issues we face have more risks to wildlife. It’s becoming more well known that global warming is altering our wildlife and we must confront it before the effects are irreversible.
There are various controversial topics that influence our lives every day. Environmental issues as a whole have been pushed down and are rarely publicized. The issue of deforestation is a huge environmental problem that I do not often hear about on the news or in my day to day life. Most of what I know about the topic is from reading science textbooks. I understand what deforestation means, and I understand that it largely affects the world today, and more specifically affects climate change, however I have never heard current news on this subject. Deforestation is the clearing away of a large area of trees. I know that deforestation plays a role in the decrease of biodiversity and affects the climate and environment of the earth as a whole. Three sources that could lead to more information about this topic include social media sites, a news outlet, and a scientific article.
For many people, just hearing the words “Climate Change” can cause different responses. Some people describe it is as being a “natural” thing for the Earth to do. Having the belief that since there was warm and cold periods before, that it is a reoccurring deal. Wrong. The change in the atmosphere is something that has become more and more apparent in recent times. The apparent changes are the ones that the human race has caused. The rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide, which is cause by all of the harmful gasses that get emitted into the air, is at an all time high. The Earth is constantly having things happen due to the harmful gasses. The Earth is becoming warmer and warmer due to “human activity since the mid-20th century” (NASA, 2017). Consider this: The crazy weather the world has been having lately. When conducting come research, there will be discoveries that years ago, there were not that many natural disasters going on. Due to the high emission of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, there have been more natural disasters and things happening in the atmosphere. There are more and more people who are driving now and all of the gasoline being used is causing the crazy events due to the change in the climate. If everyone all came together and doing something about this fast growing problem, the world would be a cleaner place. Climate Change could end up destroying the planet if it is not taken seriously.
Earth, home to the beauty of blue skies and clear waters, and bearer of each delicate life form, from the moss floating atop rivers, to the lions that prowl the mesa deserts; however, Earth is also home to the most destructive life form, humans. People reap the fruit of the Earth and bask in the beauty of nature, yet for generations, the efforts to protect the environment have only declined. The pollution that is wrought upon the environment every day is too often ignored for “more important” issues, such as poverty or crime; however, protecting the literal soil that people dwell on is just as vital as patrolling the society in which they live. Environmental pollution is a growing issue in the U.S. today, caused primarily by the lack of public concern or caution, harmful chemicals used by manufacturers and farmers, and lack of government enforcement or intervention.
A very good morning to Ms Gloria and my fellow friends. The topic that I would like to discuss today is “Global Warming”. In the 21st century, we can only see that there are many technological advancements in this world; however, we have neglected that there are many problems which are changing the world eventually. Why do you think that there is melting of Arctic ice at the north pole? Why do you think that you keep blaming that the weather is becoming hotter and hotter every day? This is because of global warming. Global warming is a phenomenon of a gradual increase in the temperature of the earth’s atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect. Global warming happens due to the collision between the greenhouse gases and the layer of atmosphere and this collision causes the Earth to heat up drastically. For example, the global average temperature has increased 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit for the past 130 years. Global warming is still happening today and it will become more serious if we do not stop it now.
Our planet has faced some difficult times being billions of years old. Today, it’s facing an epidemic that has been addressed to the public numerous times in a myriad of ways though has not been taken seriously—Global Warming. Global warming occurs due to the increase in temperature in the atmosphere by human practices by burning fossil fuels and the emission of harmful gases such as carbon monoxide. To help combat against global warming we have many options to resort to for clean energy sources such as water and wind energy. However, there is one energy source in particular that is infinite in abundance for the entire planet to live off of; solar energy. With the constant use of fossil fuels in play with no strategic approach into transitioning to a more renewable source of clean energy such as solar energy, we will continue to kill the life that thrives our home and our home itself. There needs to be a higher ratio of solar energy industry to offset the use of fossil fuels to help combat global warming. Using the power harnessed from the sun doesn’t pollute—has no greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming, solar energy can create millions of jobs and increasing our economy offsetting the by coal industry funds, and lastly promoting more uses of solar energy could potentially cause a snowball effect—eventually everyone will want to hop on the trend that boosts the economy!
Life on Earth, as we know it, is possible thanks to the natural effect known by the term greenhouse. The effluent gases, mainly water vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and gases such as methane (CH4), nitrogen oxide (N2O) and tropospheric ozone (O3), allow solar energy to illuminate the Earth with visible light but also pressure infrared heat.1 This phenomenon keeps our planet sufficiently warm, ensuring the proper physiological functions of all organisms.1 The greenhouse effect that for millions of years was a blessing for the Earth, seems to have become a serious threat to the Earth during the last century due to human activity.
Throughout the years, climate change has been a controversial issue affecting every individual worldwide. It has been debated by scientists as well the rest of the world. Many things can affect climate change such as biological factors and human actions. The little things are what go unnoticed and unchecked. People may be greatly against the previous statement, but it is little things, like landfills and driving cars, that help maintain the increasing temperature of the earth. Climate change has been a controversial topic. There have been doubts that climate change does not exist but there is a lot of proof that it does even if many scientists do not agree on the cause.
People are the ultimate problem. There are 7.5 billion people on the planet. As the population increases more and more every day, so does the consumption of natural resources. Ever since the first bacteria that was able to breathe air, no living thing has ever affected Earth as much as humans have. By increasing the carbon in Earth’s atmosphere with pollution and decreasing carbon sinks from deforestation, humanity is changing the climate.Today the Earth has the highest CO2 concentration in the atmosphere.The atmosphere has more CO2 than it has had in the past 800,000 years. Through the burning of fossil fuels, land use, and waste combined humans have released about 2,000 gigatons of CO2 into the atmosphere. Earth is warming ten times faster than at the end of an ice age. In an interview John Farley, he said “quote about making the drain smaller” proving that there are some small things Americans can do to change the drain size. Last time the CO2 levels were this high, the sea level was 20 to 30 feet higher. Despite all the evidence, a large chunk of the U.S. population refuses to accept that global warming is real. Public awareness is an important component of an effective response to climate change. While the world might not be able to pull a complete turnaround any time soon, the human race can work on changing the little things that make a big difference. Global warming is a reality people need to face and work towards addressing in order to ensure the planet's
Climate change is a very controversial topic that has been the heart of research for a lot of scientists for decades. In 2017 climate change is not only looked at by scientists, but by regular people on a daily basis. There has been so much research done to determine if climate change is even real, and how it impacts the whole world. There are more than a few factors that affect climate change. There are also a lot of things climate change It is also important to know the ways climate change is impacting the world. Climate change is mostly caused by human activity. Some impacts of climate change are the effects on animals and unprecedented weather patterns. There are people who do not believe in climate change. Overall climate change is a serious issue. Studying and researching climate change is also interesting. There is plenty of information out there to not only support climate change, but to figure out what can be done to solve it.
Today people say global warming is a natural cause, but what if I told you, you are contributing to it? Certain things released into the atmosphere such as greenhouse gasses are causing fresh water reserves in glaciers to melt, the climate to change and much more. The human race plays a vital factor to the death of this planet everyday due to our thoughtless attitude towards nature. Global warming is a massive problem in our generation and we need to stop contributing to it.
Air pollution can be described as any contaminate of the atmosphere that disturbs the natural composition and chemistry of the air. This can be in the form of particulate matter such as dust, or excessive gases like carbon dioxide or other vapors. These pollutants can occur naturally, or are the product of human activities. The air that we breathe is filled with substances that are hazardous to our health. Some contaminates can be noticed because of an odor, where some cannot because they are odorless.
Energy is essential to life. Without it, billions of people would be left cold and hungry. The major source of energy comes from fossil fuels, and the dominant fossil fuels used today by most industrialized and developing countries are oil, coal, and natural gas. This burning of fossil fuels is causing several health and environmental issues.
Any pollutant that affects the earth’s energy Balance including GHG and aerosols. There pollutants are also called radiated forces. Some climate forces absorb energy and warm the atmosphere while others coal it by reflecting sunlight back into the space (negative radiated force )