Effects and Causes of Global Warming

Global warming is a sensitive issue that alarmsOxygen Depletion:
environmental hazard in near future. Recently, in aWith global warming, the amount of oxygen dissolved
provocative study by the scientist at Utah, focusedin the oceans is declining, which its may result
on the major cause of global warming. The rise indangerous for the survival of marine creatures.
emissions of carbon dioxide is the prime reason forAcidification:
ozone-layer depletion and it cannot be stabilizedDue to rise in concentration of Carbon-dioxide, ocean
unless one nuclear power plant each day. Scientistsacidification is taking place. The increase in
mentioned that for stabilization of carbon dioxide, itgreenhouse gas is lowering the average pH level of
demands 300 gigawatts (approx) of a newsea water. The process is adversely effecting marine
non-carbon -dioxide-emitting power productioncreatures with shells and corals.
capacity annually.Fluctuation of temperature:
Effects of Global WarmingGlobal ocean temperature is rising with time, which is
Change in weather condition:affecting the growth of algae and reducing the ability
Global warming is effecting climate both globally andof sea water to absorb carbon dioxide level.
locally. Extreme humidity, cold and high temperatureSteps to control Global Warming:
are causing many health problems, includingThere are some commonly discussed strategies,
dehydration, malnutrition, skin cancer etc.which can help slowing carbon dioxide emissions and
Glacier Disappearance:global warming.
A research in the later half of 19th century reportedControl over population growth
that the total surface area of glaciers worldwide hasIncreased energy efficiency
decreased by 50% and currently loss of massUse of power sources that don't emit carbon dioxide,
balance is increasing in the Himalayas, Rockysolar energy and other gaseous forms.
Mountains, Alps, Andes and North Cascades regions.Fossil fuel burning and underground storage of
Scientist predict that India, China, Bangladesh,carbon-dioxide
Pakistan, Nepal and Myanmar may come acrossDecreased standard of living i.e avoiding excessive
floods and droughts in the coming decades.use of technological developments.
Rise in sea level:Recycling cell phones help stop global warming.
Due to change in temperature, sea ice are meltingExpose to powerful radiation from cellphones and
and oceans are expanding in volume. According togradually affecting the growth of trees and animals.
research, the sea level has rise more than 120Also human beings are at the risk of birth deformities
meters, since 20, 000 years ago.and behavioral problems, due to radio frequencies.