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Is Global Warming a Threat? Rising Temperature

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October 11, 2022
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Tagged carbon dioxide, Earth, global warming, India, renewable

Is Global Warming a Threat? Rising Temperature

Global warming is the long-term warming of the planet’s overall temperature. Though warming trend has been going on for a long time, its pace has significantly increased in last hundred years.

Keywords: Global Warming, temperature, carbon dioxide, renewable, sustainable, earth, India

Global warming is the long-term warming of the planet’s overall temperature. Though warming trend has been going on for a long time, its pace has significantly increased in last hundred years.

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global temperature is likely to rise by about 1-3.5 Celsius by the year 2100. It has also been suggested that climate might warm by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit over the next 100 years. It has become a major threat to mankind.

INTRODUCTION

Global warming is a gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, CFCs, and other pollutants.

It is the long-term heating of the Earth’s surface observed since the pre-industrial period (between 1850 and 1900) due to human activities.

WHY IS IT A THREAT?

Polluted air and steadily rising temperatures are linked to health effects ranging from increased heart attacks and strokes to the spread of infectious diseases and psychological trauma.
It is the cause of decreased harvests, increased floods, droughts, extreme weather events, desertification, and the displacement of hundreds of millions of people.
It will lead to the collapse of multiple population centres around the world.
It affects oceans and life in the oceans.
Because of global warming, crops do not grow, animals do not live and as a result, our food supply lessens and causes human extinction.
The rising sea levels caused by global warming will undoubtedly cause an ecological disaster.

CAUSES OF GLOBAL WARMING

DEFORESTATION: Forests are being depleted for many domestic and commercial purposes. This has led to an environmental imbalance, thereby giving rise to global warming.
VOLCANOES: The ash and smoke emitted during volcanic eruptions go out into the atmosphere and affect the climate.
USE OF VEHICLES: Vehicles burn fossil fuels which emit a large amount of carbon dioxide and other toxins into the atmosphere resulting in a temperature increase.
MELTING PERMAFROST: Permafrost is frozen soil that has environmental gases trapped in it for several years and is present below Earth’s surface. It is present in glaciers. As the permafrost melts, it releases the gases back into the atmosphere, increasing Earth’s temperature.
FOREST BLAZES: Forest blazes or forest fires emit a large amount of carbon-containing smoke. These gases are released into the atmosphere and increase the earth’s temperature resulting in global warming.
CHLOROFLUOROCARBON: With the excessive use of air conditioners and refrigerators, humans have been adding CFCs into the environment which affects the atmospheric ozone layer. The ozone layer protects the earth’s surface from the harmful ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun. The CFCs have led to ozone layer depletion making way for the ultraviolet rays, thereby increasing the earth’s temperature.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT: With the advent of industrialization, the temperature of the earth has been increasing rapidly. The harmful emissions from the factories add to the increasing temperature of the earth.
OVERPOPULATION: An increase in population means more people are breathing. This leads to an increase in the level of carbon dioxide, the primary gas causing global warming.

GLOBAL WARMING EFFECTS ON

Biodiversity: The increase in temperatures and the climate upheavals disturb the ecosystems, and modify the conditions and cycles of plant reproduction. The scarcity of resources and climate change are changing the life habits and migratory cycles of animals.
Oceans: Because of global warming, permafrost and ice are melting massively at the poles, increasing the sea level at a rate never known before. A large amount of CO2 captured by the oceans makes them more acidic, arousing serious questions about the adaptability of seashells or coral reefs.
Humans: It creates a scarcity of resources like food and energy. Rising sea levels and floods are causing population migration.
Weather: More droughts and heatwaves, more precipitation, more natural disasters like floods, hurricanes, storms and wildfires, frost-free season, etc.

PREVENTION OF GLOBAL WARMING

Renewable Energies: It can be prevented by replacing the use of fossil fuels with renewable energies such as solar, wind, biomass and geothermal.
Energy and Water Efficiency: Reducing the consumption of energy and water by using more efficient devices. Example: LED light bulbs, innovative shower systems) are less costly and are an effective way to prevent global warming.
Sustainable Transportation: Promoting public transportation, carpooling, and also electric and hydrogen mobility. It can help in reducing CO2 emissions and thus will fight global warming.
Sustainable Infrastructure: Encouraging better use of natural resources, stopping massive deforestation as well as making agriculture greener and more efficient.
Responsible Consumption and Recycling: Adopting responsible consumption habits is crucial. Be it regarding food (particularly meat), clothing, cosmetics or cleaning products.

CONCLUSION

The Earth is warming up at a steady pace. It is essential to develop a portfolio or mix of strategies that includes:

mitigation,
adaptation,
technological development (to enhance both adaptation and mitigation) and
research (on climate science, impacts, adaptation and mitigation).

The fight against climate change is a real opportunity to transition to a low-carbon society, creating jobs, innovation and social justice locally and internationally.

Author: Tanishka Ranjan

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July 8, 2022
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5 min
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Tagged Earth, Environment, Forest om fire, Mother Earth, News

Impact of Climate Change on Wildfires

Wild fires are fires that occur in forests, not in towns or cities. They are caused by heat, sun, and dry conditions. They can cause serious damage to trees, shrubs, and other plants.

Keywords: Climate Change, Wildfires, environment

Author: Kshitij Deshmukh

What are wildfires or forest fires?

Wildfires are fires that occur in forests, not in towns or cities. They are caused by heat, sun, and dry conditions. It can cause serious damage to trees, shrubs, and other plants. They can also cause damage to buildings, and can have a negative impact on the environment. Wild fires are fires that occur naturally in forests, not in man-made structures. Most of the time, wildfires are harmless, but sometimes they can cause damage to forests and wildlife, such as killing trees, damaging animal habitats, and changing the landscape. The best way to prevent wildfires is to prevent them from starting. To do this, you should clear dead and dry vegetation from around your home and yard. And keep your yard and property clear of any flammable materials such as leaves, lumber, and plastics.

Cause

Wildfires are caused by a number of factors. One of the most important factors is the amount of available fuel. When fuel is plentiful, wildfires can become large and destructive. A common cause of wildfires is the ignition of a fire by a spark from a power line. Another common cause is the blowing of a wind-whipped fire by a thunderstorm. When fuel is scarce, however, wildfires may start from natural causes, such as lightning strikes, or they may be intentionally caused and started as a “fire sale” to quickly clear a piece of land or to sell it in order to cover the cost of wildfire suppression.

Other causes include lightning strikes, sparks from welding, sparks from discarded cigarette butts, and human-caused ignitions such as setting a fire to clear land for a camp or building.

Solution on wildfires

Solution on wildfires are, clear all flammable materials from your yard, keep your yard and property clear of any debris, and follow the burn ban in your area. Some other ways to prevent wildfires are to clear dead and dry vegetation from around your home and yard, and to use fire resistant materials such as brick and stone. Calling the fire department when a wildfire occurs is the best way to keep yourself and your family safe.

Another Solution on wildfires is to create a defensible space around your home by clearing brush, thinning trees, and removing vegetation. A defensible space is an area where a fire may be contained and controlled if it breaks out. And clear dead and dry vegetation from around your home and yard, and to use fire resistant materials such as brick and stone. If you see a wildfire, you can help prevent it from spreading by keeping a safe distance. Avoiding areas with heavy smoke, and reporting the fire to the fire department.

Impact of climate change on wildfires

Wildfires have increased in both frequency and severity in recent years due to climate change. The increase in wildfires has been linked to higher temperatures and longer dry seasons. Higher temperatures increase the amount of available fuel for wildfires. While longer dry seasons allow fires to spread faster and further. The impact of climate change on wildfires is expected to continue to increase in severity in the future.

Wild fires are likely to become more frequent and intense as the climate continues to warm. The increased heat and dryness that comes with climate change will increase the number of wild fires in forests, where they were once rare. The changing climate will also increase the number of wildfires that occur in other areas, such as urban and agricultural areas. The increased frequency and intensity of wildfires will have a wide range of impacts on forests, wildlife, and humans. The impact of climate change on wildfires is expected to increase the frequency, size, and intensity of wildfires in the United States. As the climate changes, there will be more rainfall in some areas and less rainfall in others. This will cause areas that were once too dry to burn to become too wet to burn. The same thing will happen in areas that were once too wet to burn.

Australian Wildfires

Wildfires in Australia are a natural part of the ecosystem. They occur every year in Australia. But they have increased in frequency and severity in recent years due to climate change. The increase in wildfires has been linked to higher temperatures and longer dry seasons. Higher temperatures increase the amount of available fuel for wildfires, while longer dry seasons allow fires to spread faster and further.

Last Wildfire in Australia did major damage to the environment. Whole world was shocked to see such a destructive fire in Australia. This is the second time in history such a large fire has destroyed a large area in Australia and is responsible for the deaths of 80 people. The Gospers Mountain fires in new south wales burned more than 510,000 ha (1.26 million acres) making it largest forest fire ever recorded in.

Indian Wild fires

Indian wild fires are not that common. Wild fires are usually caused by human activities such as electric short circuiting or forest fires caused by faulty equipment. Indian wildfires occur in many parts of the country, but they mostly occur in the states of the southern peninsula. The most destructive wildfires in India have been in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have a large number of people living near forests and in forests.

India made sure to control wildfires quite a few years ago. Since then the country has been experiencing a period of reduced but still intense forest fires. India has also increased efforts to educate its population on the dangers of forest fires and has successfully implemented a 10-year strategy to reduce the risks of these fires. In 29 years, there have been only 20 large fires in the country. There have been no large forest fires during this time.

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