GLOBAL WARMING

GLOBAL WARMING
What is Climate Change?
 WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING

• An increase in average temperature of the

earth’s atmosphere and oceans
An increase in average temperature of
the earth’s atmosphere and oceans
 What Causes Global Warming?
• Natural impact
• Humans impact climate change
• Greenhouse gases
• Carbon dioxide has a role in global warming
 Natural impact
• Variations in the earth’s orbital characteristics
• Variations in solar output
• Atmospheric carbon dioxide variations
 Human Impact
Many thinks as a result of human activity causes
global warming
• electrical pollution
• Garbage disposal
• Cutting down trees
Greenhouse Gases
 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Power plants : 40% of carbon emission from the burning of
fossil fuels
• Cars :20% of carbon emission from the burning of gasoline
in internal combustion engines of cars
• Trucks : 13% of carbon emission from trucks
• Carbon Dioxide from buildings :12% of carbon dioxide
emissions
• Methane :methane is more than 20 times as effective as
co2at trapping heat in the atmosphere
• Nitrous oxide : naturally produced by oceans and rainforests
 Major effects of global warming or climate change

Global Warming Affect Rainfall: Global warming is expected to intensify extreme precipitation, but the rate at which it does so in the

tropics has remained unclear. With every 1 degree Celsius rise in temperature, the tropical regions will see 10 percent heavier rainfall

extremes, with possible impacts for flooding in populous regions.

Increased Melting of Ice: Some of the effects of global warming include increased melting of land ice, faster rises in sea level and increased

temperature averages. It also increases the demand for energy and contributes to extreme weather conditions. As the ice melts, it flows into

the sea and contributes to increases in the sea level. Global warming disturbs the balance of ecosystems by changing the salinity of ocean

waters. Hence, fish and other organisms unable to adapt, die or experience growth or reproductive issues. Global warming also increases the

temperatures at and above the ocean surface.

Increase in average temperatures and temperature extremes: One of the most immediate and obvious effects of global warming is the

increase in temperatures around the world. The average global temperature has increased by about 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit over the past 100

years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Extreme weather is an effect of global warming. While experiencing some of the hottest summers on record, much of the United States

also has been experiencing colder than normal winters. Global warming may also lead to extreme weather other than cold or heat extremes.
• Plants and Animals: Many species of plants and animals are already moving their range northward

or to higher altitudes as a result of warming temperatures. They are not just moving north, but they

are moving from the equator toward the poles. They are quite simply following the range of

comfortable temperatures which is migrating to the poles as the global average temperature warms.

This becomes a problem when the rate of climate change velocity is faster than the rate that many

organisms can migrate. Because of this, many animals may not be able to compete in the new

climate regime and may go extinct.

• Social Effects: Agricultural systems will likely be dealt a crippling blow. Though growing seasons

in some areas will expand, the combined impacts of drought, severe weather, lack of snowmelt,

greater number and diversity of pests, lower groundwater tables and a loss of arable land could

cause severe crop failures and livestock shortages worldwide.

 Solution

• 1. Use of energy efficient products: Energy efficient products like fluorescent bulbs go long way in

saving energy and that too at low cost. Energy produced by electronic gadgets at home or industry are

largest producer of global warming. Using energy efficient products has vast potential to save both energy

and money, and can be deployed quickly.

• 2. Adopt to nuclear: Nuclear technology produce low carbon emissions, an increase in the use of nuclear

energy could help in reducing global warming. Though, nuclear technology pose serious threat to health

and security but its’ safe use can help in reducing global warming to great extent.

• 3. Passing out fossil fuels: Burning of fossil fuels like wood or coal produces more carbon emissions than

other product. Phasing out coal burning power plants and not burning fossil fuels directly will reduce

dependence on fossil fuels.

• 4. Put off gadgets: Often when we go out and we forget to switch off fans, bulbs, and gadgets when

actually there is no use of them. These devices generate heat which in itself contributes to global warming.

Switching off these devices will save electricity, lower down electricity bills and reduce global warming
• 5. Stop deforestation: Less trees means less absorption of green house gases which are in itself

responsible for more global warming. We can fight global warming by reducing deforestation and

reducing forest degradation. Managing forests and agriculture therefore should be the top priority to

reduce carbon emissions.

• 6. Use of public transportation: Pollution from vehicles account for major portion of carbon

emissions. Usage of public transportation, car pooling and low carbon fuels not only reduce pollution

but also reduce vehicular traffic on the road. Public transportation appears to be more cost friendly

and does not pinch the pocket in the long run.

• 7. Explore renewable sources: Renewable sources like Solar, Wind, Geothermal and Bio-energy

would create clean energy and have been in use around the world for many years. These technologies

can be deployed quickly, cost-effective and create jobs for millions of people.
• 8. Pushing for tough standards: Government should ensure that no subsidies, incentives or commitments

are made to new coal-fired plants unless they produce zero emissions.

• 9. Developing low carbon technologies: Research and development of low carbon technologies will

further help in reducing carbon emissions.

• 10. Creation of awareness: Word of mouth is the best way to create awareness among the people to stop

carbon emissions. Presentations, Meetings and Discussions over global warming provide information

about viable solutions to global warming, and reinforcing the economic benefits available throughout the

Midwest from the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency.

• Further, fossil free heating or cooling of our houses, avoiding fossil driven cars, less use of voyage service,

Preferring organic foods, normal usage of meat, purchasing locally produced articles, minimum use of

goods and articles, buying quality oriented and used products, preferring eco-friendly products and

companies, fossil free investments and savings, engaging environmental movements and emphasizing for

clean energy and clean environment are the easy ways and means for reducing global warming..
• Global warming is a big hazard and appropriate measures must be taken to tackle this serious problem.

This problem is not only causing trouble to the human beings but also to animals and plants. Melting of

polar ice caps will lead to floods which can cause mayhem everywhere. Rise of sea levels will devastate

agricultural and fishing activities. To embark upon these problems, some remedial steps must be timely

taken which include but are not limited to the use of renewable sources of energy and stopping

deforestation. Innovative solutions must be brought forward to end this hazard once and forever.

• Substantial scientific evidence indicates that an increase in the global average temperature of more than

2°F above where we are today poses severe risks to natural systems and human health and well-being.

Extracting, burning and transporting fossil fuels all carry significant risks to our public health, to the

climate and to those directly involved in these archaic industries. Therefore, we should not be using deadly

and outdated technology to power our homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses but, we have to keep the

majority of known fossil fuel reserves in the ground. The climate and the future of our kids will be saved

when all of us are moving in the same direction.

Thank You
Submitted By
Amuliya vs & Anol Jose