Global warming, also known as climate change, is the observed century-scale rise in the average temperature of the Earth’s climate system and its related effects. Carbon dioxide and other such gases trap the Sun’s heat and keep the Earth warm, resulting in climate change.

Emission of greenhouse gases such as methane, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, etc, has been the main cause of this disastrous climate change, unbeneficial for humans as well as other living organisms residing on Earth. It has been predicted that during the 21^st century, the global surface temperature is likely to rise a further 0.3 to 1.7⁰ C / 0.5 to 2.1⁰F when the emissions are the lowest; when the emissions are high, temperature can rise from 2.6 to 4.8⁰C / 4.7 to 8.6⁰F.

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING?

Global warming has numerous and adverse effects on the environment of our planet, out of which many impacts on climate change have already been observed like glacier retreat, change in agriculture yield and changes in the timing of seasonal events such as early flowering of plants, etc.

Other effects include:

• Rising sea levels can lead to coastal flooding.
• Severe droughts in dry areas.
• Early snowmelt, melting of glaciers and severe droughts can lead to water shortage, which in turn increases the risk of wildfires.
• Higher levels of air pollution.
• Spread of allergies, asthma, etc.
• Depletion of Earth’s ozone layer.

WHAT CAN WE DO TO FURTHER PREVENT GLOBAL WARMING?

The effects of global warming are horrifying, aren’t they? Here are ways you can prevent it:

• Cycle/walk short distances. It is good for your health too.
• Use catalytic converters in an automobile; they filter all the pollutants emitted from your vehicle.
• Use better bulbs. Eg: LED bulbs
• Save electricity; coal is burnt to produce it.
• Use energy-efficient appliances.
• Minimize the use of refrigerator and air conditioner; they emit CFC (Cloro Floro Carbon), which depletes our ozone layer.
• Use solar energy.

Global warming is truly a global warning. I hope you will too join us on our mission to save Earth from the deadly trap of global warming on #missionearth. Spread awareness about global warming by sharing this blog.

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