Alterations to climate resulting from human impact is referred to as anthropocentric climate change. Through the releasing of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, the Earths atmosphere has developed a blanket of gases trapping heat in. This has resulted in an increase in global average temperature, glaciers melting, sea levels rising, and ocean acidification.
This is the biggest problem facing humanity today.
Climate change has already begun.
The Earth is currently adjusting to past greenhouse gas emissions, and is struggling to keep up with our demand. Climate models have determined an increase of 0.2 - 0.6 C in global average temperatures since 1910, and if conditions persist expect a 1.4 - 5.08 C increase by 2100.
Human roll on climate change.
Aerosols are microscopic particles derived from sulfur dioxide, which is produced from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal. Smoke from forest fires and burning waste release aerosols into the air as well, but we are emitting too much into the atmosphere to allow them to dissolve completely.
The future of our planet.
Climate change has environmental, health, social and economic consequences.
According to evidence, is the climate changing right now? - What does evidence say about humans’ roles in the changing climate? - How is climate change likely to affect our society and our world
You used a good metaphore, a blanket of gases trapping in heat, that helped me visualize how the climate warming is overheating us.
ReplyDeleteHey Jammil, great post. I found it interesting that you brought up aerosols as a contributor to global warming too. I didn't even think of those and I'm sure they contribute to the gas effect too. Lots of good evidence.
ReplyDeleteWell said, we are experiencing climate change. I like how you stated that climate change has an impact on the environment, health, social, and economics.
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