Sunday, May 13, 2007

Effects of global warming


The predicted effects for the environment and for human life are numerous and varied. The main effect is an increasing global average temperature. From this flow a variety of resulting effects, namely, rising sea levels, altered patterns of agriculture, increased extreme weather events, and the expansion of the range of tropical diseases. In some cases, the effects may already be occurring, although it is generally difficult to attribute specific natural phenomena to long-term global warming Some effects on both the natural environment and human life are, at least in part, already being attributed to global warming. such as the Larsen Ice Shelf, sea level rise, changes in rainfall patterns, increased intensity and frequency of extreme weather events.

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2 comments:

Molly Kirk said...

You have a great start on effects. What about the effects of climate change in the UAE? This article in Gulf News talks about the effects of global warming on native UAE plants and animals.

Faisal Ali said...

The climate is changing. The earth is warming up, climate change may be one of the greatest threats facing the planet. the article is talking about some effects not all.