Short-wave solar radiation sinks into the Earth's atmosphere and warms its surface; while longwave infrared radiation emitted by earth's surface is absorbed, and then re-emitted by trace gases. ... Each greenhouse gas absorbs heat differently. ... These gases trap heat and cause the greenhouse effect, rising global temperatures.... When temperatures are on the increase, the tides and waves get higher. ... They can also form a treaty with other countries to legally bind limits on emissions of heat trapping gases. ...

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As our central heat and air units age, they will require more energy to operate. If it stops working in the winter, then you implement space heaters to heat your home. ... It is the wave of the future....

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Global warming is the result of humans releasing heat-trapping gases into our atmosphere to power our modern lives. ... This causes the Earth to get warmer and warmer, because the gases trap heat. It is like putting the Earth in a green house, because the gases let light in, but keep heat from escaping. ... There has been extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, floods, and wild fires. ...

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In many places, more frequent hot days and fewer cool days are common due to global warming, and longer intense heat wave happens normally. ... (Canada's action on climate change, 2012, para.2) In addition, it is suggested to change regular light bulb into compact fluorescent bulb because the less wasted heat, less energy will be consumed, and it has longer lifetime. ...

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Fossil fuels release enormous amounts of heat energy when they are burnt. ... These fuels are used to generate power for cars, heat for our homes and generate power to run many Industries. ... Alternative sources of energy i.e. hydro, wind, solar, wave and tide power that do not lead to harmful effects on the biosphere. ...

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Technology has had an effect on almost every person around the world. It has completely changed the way we talk, think, behave and even work. The evolution of technology has changed society in almost every way imaginable. All around the globe, billions of people benefit from technology. It plays a b...

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