Research Paper On Climate Change

Studies held in Svalbard have shown that the reindeer population has been decreasing it’s body mass. Reindeer born in the 1990’s weighed about 121 pounds, and those born in 2010 weighed about 106 pounds. This issue is a direct result of climate change, which is the expansion of the greenhouse effect, that is being caused by the doings of humans. Climate change indicates warmer winters means more rain. When the rain freezes, it creates a thick layer of ice above their food, which prevents the reindeer from eating, and creating serious competition for other food. The hungry females either aren’t able to give birth or produce babies that are much tinier.

Carbon dioxide is one of the major greenhouse gases, and is one of the most common gases found in the earth’s atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere in mass amounts by human activities and then absorbed by our oceans. The main way that carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere is by the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation. Increased energy composition and with the industrialization age, beginning in the 18th century, has led to a drastic spike in the burning of fossil fuels and therefore the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The main emitters of carbon dioxide are cars, airplanes, and factories

Sociologist perform an important role in the study and report on climate change for our world. For example, in order to understand the effects of climate change, sociologists study the implements of healthcare workers, influences directing politicians to report or not report climate change, big industry holders and what is at stake for them to lose or gain, and the effects on the community by the decisions of these entities. The global skepticism and uninformed views of climate change, a direct result of poor media reporting, government negligence, and industries pay offs, impede the movement to counteract climate change from further destroying the welfare of our world. To better inform societies around

Climate change is important because it affect everyone around the world. Scientist has said that during the twenty-century the average temperature has increased 0.6 Celsius. There are several warning that have been linked to people and the things we do to the environment like: factories, cutting down forest, driving cars and releasing toxic gases in the atmosphere. In the Artic glaciers are melting faster than the snow can freeze and restore them. All these things contribute to the warning signs we see today in global warming and climate change.

Climate change has been a highly controversial topic for the last couple of decades, in the last decade it has come more ever so pronounced under the public highlight. It is a very highly debatable topic in which many sides both scientific along with general public try to search for answers on if it’s a human caused one or one that just what mother earth herself continually goes though. I will be covering both the scientific reasoning on what might be causing climate change and how virtue along with feminine ethics would view their relationships with the cause. I will be covering as well the other side of the equation on if we are really the cause of climate change or is it one that the earth itself goes through with no human intervention. There is no doubt that we as human beings are overcrowding and over utilizing what our little blue ball can accommodate, We are also polluting ourselves into extinction with polluting not only our waters but our land as well. It’s a case that we really need to look at before this becomes another inhabitable planet within our solar system.

Describe the issue: what it is, where it is happening, why it is happening, who it involves, how it effects people and the environment. You must include a map showing the location of the issue (you may find one on the internet or construct it yourself). You may include any other visuals such as photos, diagrams.

It is known climate change is occurring because of multiple factors, including greenhouse gases, human activity, and some scientists say solar irradiance. What most people do not know or simply have not thought of is how far back in history was climate change a problem or if it was an issue for early civilizations. It is apparent that early civilizations weakened for several reasons, but one reason in particular is affecting the world today. One particular civilization that is popular for their agriculture are the Mayans. The Maya empire occupied land that is now Guatemala. They were the most dominant native people before the 16th century and were intelligent in the way they did agriculture. With new research available, it is plausible to

Climate change is one of the defining environmental concerns facing our globe today. Certain scientific reports have shown that industrialization and deforestation spurted climatic change and triggered the melting of ice glaciers around the Arctic Ocean at a rapid rate. In 2012, the area of ice covering the Arctic Ocean was estimated to be diminished by half; the condition that was not experienced over the last 30 years. Rise in the sea levels by 15-20 centimeters, on average, are also been recorded over the last century and the rate of increase has accelerated over the last decade. Recent scientific reports suggest that melting of ice glaciers around the oceans have the potential to influence tectonic activities in many parts of the world. As ice melts and water runs off, tremendous amount of weight will be lifted off from the Earth’s crust, which causes seismic plates to slip and stimulate earthquakes. The Great Sendai Earthquake or Great Tohoku Earthquake, which occurred in north-eastern Japan on March 11, 2011, provides clear illustration for severe tectonic natural disaster. The endless creeping, slipping, locking up and jolting actions of the seismic plates of Earth’s crust resulted in 8.9 magnitude earthquake and spawned a powerful tsunami with waves up to 30 feet high. The event devastated large swaths of the Japan’s coastal region and thousands were dead in the immediate aftermath of the quake and tsunami. In addition to this, human interferences with the nature

In just under fifty years, a topic that was once considered controversial, causing people to avoid discussions on it for reasons ranging from denial to discomfort, has evolved from those unpleasant debates to today’s friendly conversations. The topic is climate change, and the controversy surrounding it has been rooted in disagreement on what exactly causes it. Some say that climate change is a hoax and the changes are part of a natural cycle of the Earth’s climate system. Others are positive that it is the direct result of human activities and without immediate action, the planet will become inhospitable to human life. Then, there are those who are in-between, not sure which side to take, but are aware that something is happening to the global climate system.

For many years, scientists have been doing research surrounding the topic of climate change. It has become a proven fact that our global ecological and weather patterns are changing in ways that occur at a much more rapid pace than natural cycles typically allow. According to a 2016 Monmouth University Poll, most Americans acknowledge, at least to some extent, that “the world’s climate is undergoing a change that is causing more extreme weather patterns and the rise of sea levels.” Since humans rely so heavily on their environment to provide a plethora of goods and services, it is crucial to examine our role in climate change and the way that it impacts our society. While climate change affects communities around the world, coastal zones

The effects of global climate change are everywhere from major cities to the under populated arctics. Most people just call it global warming, but it is not. By calling it global warming people are assuming that everywhere in the world, temperatures are rising and that it will be hotter all year long, but this is not the case. This is why the scientific community calls it global climate change, because it can be hotter in the Summer time and colder in the Winter time. Global climate change occurs naturally over the Earth’s life cycle, hence ice ages, but due to humans after the post industrial period in the past 200 years, the speed of the change has been dramatically accelerated. Global climate change is mostly caused by humans polluting the atmosphere with carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases, which are gases that absorb heat. Humans are putting greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by the use of automobiles, power plants, and factories. The effects of global climate change affect everyone and everything. One example of this is polar bears; the polar bear’s habitat in the arctic is melting away, as their ice melts the sea levels will rise putting cities like Norfolk and New York under water. Global climate change, is accelerated by humans,and its impacts can be felt on a global level but can be lessened with changes to everyday life.

With climate change being upon us, the time to act is now. Evidence of drastic climate changes include the following: record low polar ice caps during the summer of 2012, record drought in California, excessive flooding in the eastern half of Texas and record heat in India. This is all evidence of what our “normal” climate will be like in the future. If we don’t act right now, we will live in a world where cities along the coast like Miami, New York and New Orleans will be partially underwater. Record breaking heatwaves like the Chicago Heatwave of 1995 and the European Heatwave during the summer of 2003 will become a normal occurrence. Furthermore, polar bears will become extinct, since there will be little to no ice in the arctic during the next few years and decades. Therefore, we must be cautious of the actions that we take right now, since the future of our planet is heavily dependent on it. Increased burning of fossil fuels and rising greenhouse gases have both boosted the rate of climate change to unprecedented lengths that we have never seen before. If we don’t reduce greenhouse gases, we will live in a world that is “anywhere from 1.8C (3.24F) warmer (low emissions scenario) to 4C (7.2F) warmer (high emissions scenario) by 2050.” (Freeman & Guzman 1545) Either way, coastal regions will have to cope with rising sea levels, receding coastlines and flooding that could endanger the lives of many. Considering this, the big question is “how has the U.S. engaged with the

“Our generation has inherited an incredibly beautiful world from our parents and they from their parents. It is in our hands whether our children and their children inherit the same world” (Richard Branson). This quote is a brief rewording of the issue we have today with global warming. For those who are not aware of what global warming is, it is when too much carbon dioxide is added into the atmosphere. Global warming can cause sever hurricanes, intense weather, and many other natural disasters. For example, the lack of protection to our species and natural resources has led to many conflicts around the world. The lack of conservation of natural resources and need for habitat protection has had a major impact on the environment also.

The world that we live in changes daily, as does our climate. The Earth's temperature has drastically changed throughout history. Over the last 650,000 years, there have been several different cycles of glacial advances and meltings. Around 7,000 years ago, the most recent ice age occured, which marked the ride of the current climate era. Despite the fact people are ignorant to just how significant climate is, the topic is especially important to all humans and animals, as it causes extreme weather changes, natural disasters and other crucial, harmful effects on both our community and health.

There is water everywhere. The ice-capped mountains have melted. Survivors are hunting for a dry land (a different situation from ancient mariners who discovered treasures and distant lands). There are different societies still existing on the earth. The Mariner grows fish gills to survive on water, lives on a floating trimaran, and battles Deacon, with a woman and a young girl, while searching the "Dryland". Although set in distant future, these scenes from the movie Waterworld released in 1994, reminds us about the after-effects of global warming.