Global warming argument

Global warming

Global warming is one of the many environmental issues that is affecting the earth, living things and human survival. I believe that global warming is a problem that should be getting our attention.

Global warming is also known as climate change or the greenhouse gas effect. Without greenhouse gases the Earth would be too cold for humans to live and survive on. Greenhouse gases occur naturally or are created by humans actions. Most scientists say that the impact of human actions to greenhouse gases is causing the temperature to be rising more and more. Humans are tempted to burn fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. The atmosphere is like a blanket that wraps around the earth's surface. We are putting more and more greenhouse gases into the Earth's atmosphere and trapping heat and causing the Earth to be hotter. If we don't stop it, it will feel like summer all the time!

Global warming is affecting the nature around us. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and therefore manages the heat around us. But human beings are cutting down trees which leads to deforestation. They are cutting down trees to have more space to build more houses. If there are no more trees left, the trees can't manage the heat. It is another way that causes global warming.

Global warming is starting to affect the coral reefs. The coral reefs are created in the shallow parts of the tropical waters. They are created by millions of tiny little animals called corals. Each little coral makes a little skeleton for itself over time. Then the little skeleton build up and form the coral reef. The coral reef provides homes for lots of little creatures in the sea. The warmer weather has already started to affect the coral reef because it causes it to bleach. Soon coral reefs will become really rare because of warmer weather which causes warmer water and ocean acidity which caused by lots of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Global warming is causing lots of problems by our own seaside. Global warming is causing extreme weather patterns and affecting our ocean and sea life. The sea levels are rising due to the melting of glaciers and ice sheets. Because of global warming, less fresh water will be available for animals and humans. Floods and droughts would come more often and storms and hurricanes would become stronger.

Global warming is affecting ecosystems because it is causing animals to move. Animals can't live in places which are different to their home because they are not suited to other environments. This is causing more and more animals to become extinct. Global warming has affected the migration plans of animals and plants are having to change when they do different activities. For example when the flowers are in bloom and when they pollinate.

To stop global warming you need to follow these simple steps. Plant more trees. Save energy. Save money. Save hot water. Turn off electronics devices when not in use.

Before reading this you might of thought that global warming wasn’t real but now you know that it is real and the causes and what it affects. I believe that global warming is an immense problem for not only yourself but animals and the environment as well. If we don't stop global warming it will become a bigger problem and cause further problems in the future. If everyone makes a little difference, we can all make a big change.