What is the TRUTH about global warming, and what can we do to persuade others of its serious consequences?
sarinadipity asked:
How does Global Warming affect the immediate future of the human race, and of all living things on this planet?
Ashley
How does Global Warming affect the immediate future of the human race, and of all living things on this planet?
Ashley
Tags: Consequences, Immediate Future, Truth About Global Warming
November 4th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
I PREDICT: this WILL occur within our lifetime - give 60 yrs. but guess what? no one cares…
November 10th, 2008 at 1:17 am
The truth is (these first two statements are accepted by everyone, and not debatable):
The equilibrium temperature of the planet is directly related to greenhouse gas concentration. The concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has increased due to deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels.
The short term consequences are:
Higher average global temperatures and increased precipitation. Less polar ice.
What is not known however is exactly how much the temperature will rise, and how this will affect local weather patterns. Some predict massive changes in weather patterns, while others predict lesser change. In the short term we can expect animals and plants to move their habitats closer to the poles, and this is already happening to some extent. Some animals and plants will experience that their ranges diminish, while others will have increased ranges, resulting in a shift in the balance of both local and global ecosystems.
The immediate future of humans as a race will not be considerably altered, as humans can easily adapt to different conditions.
In countries with a strong market economy the most effective way to persuade others is through regulation of the open market. (Oh yeah - and awareness campaigns..) In the longer run education will assist the next generation.
In the near future we will no doubt experience changes in legislation to make bio-fuels and alternative energy more economically viable, at the same time as fossil fuel industries will be penalised economically. Trade of carbon quotas will also act as an incentive for industry to seek solutions that produce fewer greenhouse gases.
November 13th, 2008 at 6:55 am
The atmosphere now how do measure it gone.
November 13th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Global warming doesn’t affect the immediate future of the Human Race because it doesn’t exist.
Spend your time on something useful and don’t believe all the garbage you hear on the internet and from tree hugging hippies.