Causes and Consequences of Global Warming
In the mid-twentieth century the earth’s average temperature is increasing due to the fact that global warming is taking place. Global surface temperature has increased about a degree in the past century. The progressive gradual rise of the earth's surface temperature thought to be caused by the greenhouse effect is responsible for changes in global climate patterns. An increase in the earth's atmospheric and oceanic temperatures is widely predicted to occur due to an increase in the greenhouse effect resulting from pollution. Atmosphere carbon dioxide (CO2) is known as a Greenhouse gases, which means the increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can lead to global warming which could affect the world’s environment. Scientists have determined that humans are responsible for the increases by use of cars, industries, and forest fires. An increase in the amount of carbon in the air results in more acidic rain which may cause harm to the environment, the water we drink, and the vegetables we plant. The way that these temperatures are increasing it is projected to rise 3-8 F by 2050. The three focuses of the global warming theory are Greenhouse Gases, the possible effects of greenhouse gases, and ways to limit greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap the sun's energy and thereby contribute to rising surface temperatures. The main greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change is carbon dioxide (CO2), a byproduct of burning fossil fuels. The oceans are more acidic due to the worldwide emission of carbon dioxide just from burning fossil fuels. The oceans tend to have natural alkaline and when interacted with carbon dioxide the natural alkaline decreases making the ocean become more acidic. The increase of acidity lowers the concentration of carbon ion which is a calcium provider that helps marine wildlife to build their skeletons and create coral reef structures. “The amounts of carbon dioxide are produced from the burning of