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From The Stone Age to the modern era man has come a
long way. In his pursuit of comforts of life he ignored the
threat of pollution and environmental degradation caused
by industrialization.
Global warming is not new as this process occurs
naturally and keeps the Earth·s temperature about 50
degrees. Fahrenheit warmer than it would be otherwise.
Without this natural cover, Earth·s surface would be
colder than it is today,, making the planet freezing and
devoid off life.
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u Gas in the atmosphere, such a water, carbon dioxide, methane,
CFCs and nitrous oxide, absorb infrared light and would
otherwise escape to space, radiating it back towards the planet·s
surface.
u These gases are called ¶ greenhouse gases· and they have a critical
role in determining the temperature of the Earth·s surface and the
living conditions on the planet.
u It could also raise sea levels with disastrous consequences for islands and
low- level coastal areas.
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u The ecosystem which sustains the livelihood of Arctic residents is
melting the ice as temperature rise.
u The most severe warming is seen in the Arctic were the ice
pack is shrinking, and thinning, according to the US experts.
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u If we do not act to reduce the emission of these heat- trapping
gases, it is predicted that global temperature could rise 2 degree to
6degree Fahrenheit in the next 100 yrs. Just a few degree
difference in the global average temperature can mean a major
climate change.