Climate Change and Science
What was the issue about?
Our globe is surrounded by a blanket of gases which keeps the surface of the earth warm and able to sustain life. This blanket is getting thicker, trapping in heat as we release greenhouse gases by burning fossil fuels for energy. This impacts the world’s climate, therefore creating many changes in weather all over the world.
What is causing the issue?
· Ice melting in the Arctic.
· Too much carbon in the air
· Iceland/West Antarctica ice melting.· Sea levels rise.
· energy output from the sun
· the greenhouse effect of water vapour and other trace gases
· volcanic and meteorite activity and plate tectonics (movement of the continents).
Who is affected?· The environment
· Sea animals
· People in areas all over the world, but in particular 3rd world countries.
What can be done?
· Cut down on fossil fuels.
· Consider using solar power.
· Turn off lights and appliances when not needed.
· Plant trees.
· Set the thermostat lower in winter and higher in summer.
· Recycle.
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