Frogs in the mouth of rat snakes
The Channel TV9 telecasted a special program last month, it was a debate about the 'Global warming and the end of the world' . They said that, in the year 2012 the world will be destroyed. I then asked myself; when does this destruction really take place? I'm sure that the world will have an end on someday or the other, but am not sure when it is going to take place.
What is global warming and what are the reasons for global warming?
" Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans".
Since the early 20th century, earth's mean surface temperature has increased by about 0.8C with about two thirds of the increase occurring since 1980.
Scientists say that there are holes in the ozone layer which has resulted in more ultra violet rays reaching the earth's surface. This together with the presence of carbon dioxide and the release of chlorofluro carbons in the atmosphere is resulting in the global warming.
The use of more non-biodegradable materials, nuclear tests, deforestation caused this effect. If this continues there will be a rise in the water level in the oceans by 60 meters because of the melting of the ice bergs in the north and the south poles.
If global mean temperature increases up to 4 degree Celsius above pre industrial levels, the limits for humans adaptation are likely to be exceeded in many parts of the world, while the limits of adaptation for natural systems would largely be exceeded throughout the world. hence, the eco system services upon which human livelihoods depend would not be preserved.
Man has made his home a hell because of his ignorance, carelessness and irresponsibility. Now the life of man is just like a frog which sits and cries for food from the mouth of a rat snake. Is there a way of escape?
What is global warming and what are the reasons for global warming?
" Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans".
Since the early 20th century, earth's mean surface temperature has increased by about 0.8C with about two thirds of the increase occurring since 1980.
Scientists say that there are holes in the ozone layer which has resulted in more ultra violet rays reaching the earth's surface. This together with the presence of carbon dioxide and the release of chlorofluro carbons in the atmosphere is resulting in the global warming.
The use of more non-biodegradable materials, nuclear tests, deforestation caused this effect. If this continues there will be a rise in the water level in the oceans by 60 meters because of the melting of the ice bergs in the north and the south poles.
If global mean temperature increases up to 4 degree Celsius above pre industrial levels, the limits for humans adaptation are likely to be exceeded in many parts of the world, while the limits of adaptation for natural systems would largely be exceeded throughout the world. hence, the eco system services upon which human livelihoods depend would not be preserved.
Man has made his home a hell because of his ignorance, carelessness and irresponsibility. Now the life of man is just like a frog which sits and cries for food from the mouth of a rat snake. Is there a way of escape?
Nikhil. M
9th B
Class of 2012-13
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