Description: Meaning, Causes, Effects and Prevention
Global Warming
Meaning & Concerns
- It is the increase in the average air temperature near the earth's surface.
- Average temperature of the planet has increased by 0.8º Celsius compared to the end of the 19th century.
- If no action is taken, it would have harmful consequences to humanity and the biosphere.
Causes
- Greenhouse Effect - The greenhouse gases absorb the sun's heat and lead to rise in temperatures.
- Burning fossil fuels.
- Deforestation - cutting down of trees.
- Volcanic Eruptions
Effects
- On Oceans
- On Humans
- On Weather
- On Biodiversity
Prevention
- Use of renewable energies like solar, wind, biomass and geothermal.
- Promoting public transportation, carpooling, electric vehicles to reduce CO2 emissions.
- Encouraging better use of natural resources, stopping massive deforestation.
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