| Today, everybody lives on a planet that has been | | | | because the earth's temperature rose slightly. They |
| battered by careless generations of the past. And | | | | also stated that the ocean levels would not rise to |
| we are still contributing to the earth's eventual loss. | | | | consume humankind. The sea levels have risen, yes. |
| There are so many factors that could cause the | | | | But this is just within normal bounds. Also, the ice |
| planet's demise. Water, air, land pollution, also, global | | | | caps are not melting at an alarming rate. |
| warming. Global warming is defined as the increase in | | | | 4. The government should act fast in global warming |
| Earth's temperature (on both its bodies of water and | | | | legislations. Myth. While it is true that the government |
| atmosphere). Scientists have also projected a | | | | should try to protect the planet from further |
| continuance on the temperature increase. Most | | | | damage, there should be no rush on our legislators. |
| people believe that global warming has occurred | | | | The effects of global warming haven't reached the |
| because of many, harmful human activities. Partly, of | | | | point where extinction should be feared. According to |
| course, it is true. But let us try to look at all the | | | | scientists, the government can wait until the year |
| other factors that lead to this catastrophe - well, | | | | 2020 to cut on emissions, that is, if they want to |
| before you start to panic or fuss about being | | | | wait until that year. |
| toasted alive. Know first, that most of them are | | | | 5. This next myth could be attributed to humankind's |
| myths! | | | | denial of global warming. People say that global |
| The National Center for Policy Analysis in the United | | | | warming is not true because winters are much colder |
| States has contested the common myth that | | | | than what they use to be. Although more and more |
| humans are the primary cause of global warming. | | | | people are bundling up during the winter season, this |
| According to them, there is no known scientific | | | | does not erase the scientific fact that the earth's |
| consensus in the globe that establishes the fact that | | | | surface is warmer now than in the previous years. |
| humans have made a major contribution to global | | | | But then again, there is no cause for panic. |
| warming. That sort of eases the burden on our | | | | 6. The level of carbon dioxide on planet earth is at a |
| conscience, doesn't it? | | | | staggering rate. Myth number 6 now. With or without |
| There are so many myths about global warming that | | | | the help of humans, the levels of carbon dioxide do |
| we are now led to think that they are facts. Let's | | | | rise and fall. And just so you would be appeased, |
| start busting them one by one: | | | | carbon dioxide levels were much higher in the past |
| 1. Scientists all over the world agree that there is | | | | when industrial developments were non-existent, than |
| global warming. Myth. Although the earth's surface is | | | | they are now. |
| a bit warmer (by 0.3 degrees Celsius) since the | | | | 7. The fluctuation of carbon dioxide levels cause |
| 1800's, no known scientific organization or group have | | | | global warming. Busted again! It is the other way |
| agreed on that fact. In fact, scientists have recorded | | | | around. Global warming can cause a shift in the levels |
| that over the past 18 years, there was no increase in | | | | of carbon dioxide. |
| earth's temperature. | | | | 8. Walking or using bikes would help save the planet |
| 2. Humans caused global warming. Yet another myth. | | | | from global warming. That is a false idea. Giving up all |
| In fact, the burning of fossil fuels alone is not enough | | | | the gas-driven vehicles in the world would not make |
| to cause earth's global warming. And scientists agree | | | | a major change on the earth's temperature. |
| on that fact. This is not a denial of man's negligence | | | | Remember that it is the solar activities that cause |
| rather, they dare to establish the fact that humans | | | | major changes on the earth's temperature and not |
| comprise just a small percentage on the cause of | | | | carbon dioxide (or monoxide for that matter). |
| global warming. | | | | These are globally accepted ideas about global |
| 3. There will be major natural catastrophes that will | | | | warming but are actually myths. Why don't you go |
| occur on the planet's surface as the condition | | | | about and tell the 'real facts' to your loved ones. |
| worsens. Myth number 3. Globally, scientists agree | | | | Start with the one beside you. |
| that no major hurricanes are on their way just | | | | |