Such an increase in temperature can result in drastic climate changes that in tern can lead to a rise in sea level, changes in rainfall, and detrimental impacts on plant and wildlife. ... As the sun's energy powers the earth's weather and climate it also heats the surface of the earth. According to John Houghton, Co-Chairman of the Scientific Assessment of Climate Change, "the basic principle of global warming can be understood by considering the radiation energy from the sun which warms the Earth's surface and the thermal radiation from the Earth and the atmosphere which is r...

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The suns shines onto the Earths surface where it is absorbed then radiates heat back into atmosphere. ... As the tons of polar ice melts away it is causing the sea level to rise at an ever-increasing rate. ... The place current facing the worst from sea level rise is Louisiana. ... By purchasing energy star labeled appliances and installing solar panels you not only reduce electrical cost to yourself, but also help cut CO2 emissions. ... Aside from the environmental impact global warming is also damaging the world economy affecting millions. ...

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The documentary also provided a deeper understanding regarding the most sensitive issue about the environment which is the Global Warming.             It was alarming to see the various effects of the dramatic increase in carbon emissions by the world since carbon is one of the many greenhouse gasses present in the atmosphere that actively participates to the rapid warming of Earth resulting to the global rise in temperature. ... This global warming is the result of the gradual increase of greenhouse gases in the ozone layer, thus trapping the sun's heat in the earth's atmosphe...

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A warmer Earth may lead to changes in rainfall patterns, a rise in sea level, and a wide range of impacts on plants, wildlife, and humans. ... Emissions also vary based on the state you live in. ... Warmer temperatures also make water expand. When water expands in the ocean, it takes up more space and the level of the sea rises. Sea level may rise as much as 2 feet during the next century. ...

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This doesn't seem to be a big deal at first but when Islands such as Tuvalu in the south pacific begin to disappear due to the melting glaciers causing the sea level to rise you can begin to see why something needs to be done. ... It also is a precursor of acid rain and contributes to an over-fertilization of small water bodies which can led to algae blooms ()footnote of the nitrogen cycle. Sulfur Dioxide causes lung irritation and acid rain like Nox but it also interferes with a car part (i.e. catalytic converter) that gives the car the ability to reduce emissions. ... HCs also comes o...

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Also, burning some hydrocarbons produces methane and nitrous oxide. The resulting emission of greenhouse gasses traps energy from the sun inside the Earth's atmosphere producing the temperature to increase dramatically. ...

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