Global Warming Page 5

Introduction In 2000, a group of meteorologists concluded, on the basis of computer weather modeling, that there is less than 2 percent chance that the observed changes in sea ice across the entire Arctic could be the result of natural causes alone (Rizzuto 2001). For a long time, it had been debated how much of…

Global warming continues to threaten the human population as its effects on the environment grow over time. Subtle changes in weathers and climates across the world bring destruction to humans and the environment as they make life here on Earth more difficult and worrisome. Air pollutants from vehicles cause respiratory ailments to people especially children,…

Over the last 100 years, the average air temperature near the Earth’s surface has risen by a little less than 1 degree Celsius or 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Doesn’t seem that much, does it? Yet it is responsible for the conspicuous increase in storms, floods and raging forest fires we have seen in recent years, say…

Philadelphia has its location at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is located on the eastern side of Pennsylvania. The area enjoys moderate climate because of the presence of the Appalachian Mountains. In fact, Philadelphia is one of the largest cities in the United States. In fact, the city is built on…

An oceanside town in the northern beaches region of New South Wales (28°38’35. 04”S, 153°36’54. 47”) Various forms of erosion that constantly occur within the area include; wave erosion, wind erosion and physical altering of landscape by third parties. Tourism is seen to be plateauing, with the local council of Byron Shire giving berth to…