What is Global Warming?

Global warming' is an expression which refers to the effect of human activities that
produces the unnatural change on the climate. It is an increase in earth's
temperature due to burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) and large-scale
deforestation, which results in emission of large amounts of 'greenhouse gases' to
the atmosphere.
(Now the Question arises that, what causes Global Warming?)
Causes of global warming
According to Scientists and Government organisations, concentration of
Greenhouse Gases in the atmosphere due to greenhouse effect is the major causes
of Global Warming. These gases especially CO2 have heat trapping capability. So
they trap heat and cause the greenhouse effect, rising global temperatures.
Some of the main causes of Global Warming
 Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse effect is the phenomenon in which the heat and light of sun enters to
the earth's atmosphere but cannot go out as they are trapped by the greenhouse
gases, as a result temperature rises.
 Greenhouse gases
Greenhouse gases mainly comprises of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
These gases are lighter than air, so they rise up to the outer limits of the earth's
atmosphere and settle up there, making an impenetrable barrier that traps heat from
escaping out into the space, and keeping it within our environment, and increases
the temperature.
 Agriculture
produces large amount of methane and nitrous oxide worldwide, as accounted by
IPCC. There are numerous agricultural sources of greenhouse gases. Livestock
grazing, waste management and digestive gases contribute half of the emissions
produced by agriculture. Nitrogen fertilizers (used for increasing production)
release nitrous oxide and comprise 35 per cent of agricultural emissions.
 Deforestation
According to NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Deforestation is responsible for nearly one-fourth of the amount of carbon emitted
to the atmosphere. The planet cuts and burns nearly 34 million acres of trees each
year, including millions of acres of rainforest. Trees and plants take up the carbon
dioxide and provide us pure, clean, breathable oxygen as a free by product of the
plant life cycle.
Effects of global warming
(There are numerous effects of Global Warming. Some of the effects of global
warming observed across the world are)
Rise in sea levels
Due to rise in temperature, the glaciers present in polar regions are melting rapidly,
as a result there is sufficient rise in sea level.
Droughts and Floods
Higher temperature leads to faster evaporation of water and leads to drought in one
part, and heavy rainfall causes flooding in other part of the world. Experts have
estimated that drought conditions might be increasing by at least 66 percent in
upcoming years
Effects on Biodiversity Wildlife researchers have noticed some of the strong
species migrating to the poles, far north and far south to maintain their needed
habitat, for example the red fox normally an inhabitant of North America is now
seen living in the Arctic. Also it has been noticed that loss of species and
endangerment is rising along with the global temperatures.
Prevention of Global Warming
We can prevent Global Warming by reducing the demand of fossil fuels and by
using the energy more wisely. Some of the simple actions which can help us to
reduce the effects the global warming are - O REUSE, REDUCE AND RECYCLE
REUSEL REDUCE RECYCLE We can reduce the emission of carbon dioxide by
choosing reusable products instead of disposables.
Using Compact Fluorescent Lght (CrL): We can save energy by replacing regular
light bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, because CFLS uses 75%
less energy than 60-watt incandescent light bulb. Also CFLS last 10 times longer
than incandescent bulbs and give off 70 percent less heat. O By Planting Trees We
should plant more and more trees as they absorb carbon dioxide and give off
oxygen. They are an integral part of the natural atmospheric exchange cycle here
on Earth.
Which of the following gases does not trap heat?
 A. Carbon dioxide

 B. Nitrogen

 C. Water vapor

 D. Methane