Task 2 - Introduction to Global Warming

Nature can be affected by a variety of natural phenomena which can include natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes and volcanic eruptions. The one which will be the focus of the following will on the subject of global warming. In the following, I am going to outline some causes which have led to climate change and also consider some effects.

Let's now take a look at some causes. One major factor which has led to an increase in climate change is the emission of carbon gases. To clarify, these man-made emissions of carbon dioxide are the result of fumes that come from the exhaust of vehicles such as cars, trucks, airplanes and factories. The emission of these green gases are in essence heat-trapping gases which in turn can trigger an increase in temperature. In this vein, the knock on effect of the rise in temperature led to a drought, doubling the rate at which trees die off from one percent to two percent, in the Amazon in 2005. Subsequently, instead of being able to convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into solid carbon, kept locked in the trunks of rain forest trees for centuries, the deforestation process unraveled and more carbon dioxide was emitted than was absorbed.

Having looked at some causes, we'll now consider some effects. For starters, there is widespread agricultural failure due to drought. Another consequence to take note of is worldwide sea level rise. This rise could lead to people losing their homes especially those who live near the coast. Furthermore, it has been reported that countless species are extinct or will be extinct. Affected species include Edith's checker spot butterfly and the red fox. Polar bears, walruses and some seals are on their way to extinction.

To sum up, some thing has to be done to minimize the effect of the conditions leading to climate changes so to also minimize the onset of the various results of this global issue.