What are the reason why Global Warming is destroying our environment? And what causes Global Warming?
http://www.edf.org/climate/climate-facts-dangers-and-what-you-can-do?s_src=ggad&s_subsrc=Global-Warming&addl_info=control&gclid=CKeskKubuLsCFepaMgod2TwAUg
Oh my, where should I start. I live in a fishing port so I am particularly sensitive to rise in ocean levels and changes in fish distribution due to water temperature changes. Cod fish are in trouble at the southern end of their range and southern stocks such as black sea bass are entering the Gulf of Maine.
As for what causes Global warming, changes in temperature distributions happen naturally but have been far faster recently than ever in the history of earth as far as scientists can tell. It is suspected that this is partially due to the increase of carbon dioxide and other gasses that absorb heat in the atmosphere. Increased carbon dioxide is mainly due to more burning of fuels and less growing of trees. Excess Carbon dioxide gets in the marine environment as acid and makes the sea water more acidic, preventing shellfish from growing shells properly (for example clams and coral). I could go on forever, see National Geographic at: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/12/1206_041206_global_warming.html
I should have explained how when CO2 and other gasses absorb heat they make the surface of earth warm up. Here is a pretty good article on that:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenhouse_effect
Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities. It has been causing various negative effects on our environment. The reasons why global warming is destroying our environment include:
1. Climate Change: Global warming leads to changes in climate patterns, such as increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves, droughts, storms, and extreme weather events. These changes disrupt ecosystems, damage habitats, and affect the distribution of plant and animal species.
2. Melting Ice and Rising Sea Levels: Increasing temperatures cause the melting of glaciers, ice sheets, and polar ice caps. This leads to rising sea levels, which threaten coastal areas, low-lying islands, and densely populated regions. It also contributes to coastal erosion, loss of habitats, and increased vulnerability to storm surges.
3. Ocean Acidification: Elevated levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, a major greenhouse gas responsible for global warming, is absorbed by the oceans. This process leads to ocean acidification, making the water more acid, which poses a threat to marine life, particularly coral reefs, shellfish, and other organisms that rely on calcium carbonate for their shells and skeletons.
4. Loss of Biodiversity: Global warming disrupts ecosystems and disturbs the delicate balance of biodiversity. Plants and animals struggle to adapt to the changing climate, leading to reduced population sizes, habitat loss, and even extinction. This loss of biodiversity impacts the overall health and functioning of ecosystems.
The primary causes of global warming are:
1. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) for energy generation, transportation, and industrial processes releases significant amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases, mainly carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), trap heat within the Earth's atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
2. Deforestation: The destruction of forests, primarily through logging and conversion of land for agriculture or urbanization, reduces the Earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide. Trees act as carbon sinks by storing CO2, so deforestation diminishes this natural ability, resulting in increased greenhouse gas concentrations.
It is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainable practices, and protect ecosystems to mitigate the impact of global warming and protect our environment.