Causes of the Greenhouse Effect

Humankind has progressed a lot over the years. However, this progress has come at a cost of the exploitation of nature many a times. Humans are the main reason for the pollution in nature. Global warming has been a matter of concern for many years, with various manmade machines now contributing to Global Warming. One of the main causes of Global Warming is the Green house effect. When the emission of infra-red radiation in the atmosphere warms a planet's surface, it is known as the Green House Effect. The Greenhouse effect is a natural phenomena occurring on planet Earth. There are natural as well as human-made causes of the greenhouse effect. The natural causes of the Green house effect are the emissions of gases like nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, methane, ozone and water vapour. The life on Earth depends entirely on the Sun. The energy for life is supplied by the Sun. Out of the total sunlight available; more than thirty percent is deflected into outer space. The rest is reflected and converted into slow moving energy called infrared radiation. This radiation is then trapped into the atmosphere by various gases like carbon dioxide, methane, ozone and water vapour. Therefore, its escape is slowed down. Out of these gases, carbon dioxide itself is responsible for the Green house effect. The greenhouse effect is actually beneficial to the Earth. It is only when humanmade processes increase its speed that the problems occur. One main problem is the oft repeated 'Global Warming'. One of the man-made causes of the Green House effect is deforestation. Deforestation increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Also, due to the disappearance of trees, photosynthesis cannot take place. Deforestation causes of the greenhouse effect. Deforestation is rampant today due to the increase in human civilisation. The levels of deforestation have increased by about nine

percent in recent times. The burning of wood causes it to decay, therefore releasing more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Greenhouse Gases also can be released into the atmosphere due to the burning of fossil fuels, oil, coal and gas. These materials are used increasingly and rampantly in Industries. Therefore Industries are also a major cause of the Greenhouse Effect. Another man-made causes of the increase in the Green house effect due to the emission of such gases are any all electrical appliances. Even the humble refrigerator in the house emits gases which contribute to the Greenhouse effect. These gases are known as Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and are used in refrigerators, aerosol cans, some foaming agents in the packaging industry, fire extinguisher chemicals and cleaners used in the electronic industry. Some processes of the cement manufacturing industries also act as a cause towards the Greenhouse effect. Other man-made processes that contribute and are a cause to the Greenhouse effect are burning of gasoline, oil and coal. Most factories also produce many gases which last for a longer time in the atmosphere. These gases contribute to the greenhouse effect and also the global warming on the planet. These gases are not naturally available in the atmosphere. Population growth also is an indirect contributor and one of the causes of the Greenhouse effect. With the increase in population, the needs and wants of the people increase. Therefore, this increases the manufacturing processes as well as the industry processes. This results in the increase of the release of industrial gases which catalyse the green house effect. The increase in population also results in the increase of agricultural processes. Most man-made machines, like the automobile also contribute to the green house effect.

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How to Kick the Habitat of Smoking

Lifetime smokers, who suffer from ill health like heart disease, can eliminate a major source of stress on their heart by quitting. Each puff of nicotine from tobacco smoke temporarily increases heart rate and blood pressure, even as less oxygenrich blood circulates through the body. Cigarette smoking also leads to clumping or stickiness in the blood vessels feeding the heart, which finally brings about a heart attack. Most lifetime smokers, however, often find it difficult to stop smoking despite their serious health problems and often seek professional help to quit successfully. Even then, it might be too late for them to regain their health completely. However, if you are a young college student who has just started cigarette smoking, it is not too late for you to quit smoking. If you do not wish to become a lifetime smoker who suffers from many serious health aliments, below are some tips to help you to stop smoking. Write a list of the reasons why you want to stop, and keep it with you. Refer to it when tempted to light up. You can also carry with you a list of reasons why smoking is harmful and another list explaining the benefits of stopping. Set a date for stopping, and stop completely. Get rid of ashtrays, lighters, and all cigarettes. Some people prefer the idea of cutting down gradually. However, research has shown that if you smoke fewer cigarettes than usual, you are likely to smoke more of each cigarette, and nicotine levels remain nearly the same. Therefore, it is usually best to stop once and for all from a set date. Tell everyone that you are giving up smoking. Friends and family often give support and may help you. Smoking by others in the household makes giving up harder. If appropriate, try to get other household members who smoke, or friends who smoke, to stop smoking at the same time. A team effort may be easier than doing it alone. Be prepared for some withdrawal symptoms. When you stop smoking, you are likely to get symptoms, which may include nausea, headaches, anxiety, irritability, craving, and just feeling awful. These symptoms are caused by the lack of nicotine that your body has become used to having. They tend to peak after 12-24 hours, and then gradually ease over 24 weeks.

Anticipate a cough. It is normal for a smokers cough to get worse when you stop smoking (as the airways come back to life). Many people say that this makes them feel worse for a while after stopping smoking and makes them tempted to restart smoking. Resist this temptation! The cough usually gradually eases. Take one day at a time. Mark off each successful day on a calendar. Look at it when you feel tempted to smoke, and tell yourself that you dont want to start all over again. Be positive and tell people that you do not smoke. You will smell better. After a few weeks you should feel better, taste your food more, and cough less. You will also have more money. Put away the money you would have spent on cigarettes for treats. Some people worry about gaining weight when they give up smoking as their appetite may improve. Anticipate an increase in appetite, and try not to increase fatty or sugary foods as snacks. Try sugar-free gum and fruit instead. Do not despair if you fail. Examine the reasons why you felt it was more difficult at that particular time. It will make you stronger next time. On average, people who eventually stop smoking have made three or four previous attempts before being successful. Finally, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can help if withdrawal symptoms are troublesome. NRT like nicotine gum, sprays, patches, tablets, lozenges, and inhalers are commonly available. Using one of these doubles your chance of stopping smoking if you really want to stop. A doctor or a pharmacist can advise you about NRT.

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D'Silva, R. (2007, April 28). Causes of the Green House Effect. Retrieved September 9, 2009, from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/causes-greenhouse-effect.html. Celestina Paul, Che Fatimah M., Jay D. Z. Chua. MUET The Complete Text & Guide. (pg.259-260)(2006). Shah Alam: Arah Pendidikan Sdn. Bhd.

Summary
How to Kick the Habitat of Smoking
There are several things you have to do if you want to stop smoking. Firstly, you need to prepare a list of reasons why you want to stop smoking. You can also carry a list together with the advantages and disadvantages of smoking. Secondly, you must set a date and stop completely from that day. Next, you need to inform everyone of your decision. They will support and may help you. If appropriate, you can try to find someone else to stop smoking at the same time. You also have to be prepared to suffer withdrawal symptoms and coughs. Besides that, you must be patient and positive. You can prevent weight gain by avoiding fatty food. If you fail at the first time, do not give up. You have to study the reasons and try again. Finally, nicotine replacement therapy can help alleviate withdrawal symptoms. (145 words)

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Causes of the Greenhouse Effect
There are many causes of the greenhouse effect. The emission of the infra-red radiation that trapped into the atmosphere by various gases is the first cause. Next factor is deforestation that increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Another two causes that caused the greenhouse effect are the emission of such gases, Chlorofluorocarbons that used in the electrical appliances and burning of gasoline, oil and coal. The burning of materials fossil fuels, oil, coal and gas are used increasingly in industries. Therefore, industries are also a major cause of the greenhouse effect. The gases that are produced will last for a longer time in the atmosphere. Furthermore, the gases are not naturally available in the atmosphere. Lastly, the growth of population that increase the needed and wants of the people increases the manufacturing processes is also known as one of the cause of the greenhouse effect. (148 words)

Population growth - the needs and wants of the people increases the manufacturing processes The emission of infra-red radiation in the atmosphere - trapped into the atmosphere by various gases Burning of gasoline, oil and coal - factories produce gases which last for a longer time in the atmosphere

Causes of The Greenhouse Effect

Deforestation - increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere Industries - Greenhouse Gases also can be released into the atmosphere due to the burning of fossil fuels, oil, coal and gas.

The emission of such gases - refrigerator in the house emits gases [Chlorofluorocar bons (CFCs)]

Nicotine replacement therapy(NRT) - NRT like nicotine gum, sprays, patches, tablets, lozenges, and inhalers are commonly available

Prepare a list of reasons for stop smoking - List down the advantages and disadvantages

Set a date to stop - Stop completely from that time

Do not despair if you fail - Study the reasons - Try again - Will make you stronger next time

How to Kick the Habitat of Smoking

Inform everyone of your decision - Find partner to stop smoking together

Be prepared to suffer withdrawal synptoms - may include nausea, headaches, anxiety, irritability, craving, and just feeling awful - Be patient and positive

Prevent weight gain - Avoid fatty food - Try sugar-free gum and fruit