The atmosphere actually radiates more energy to the earth than the sun. ... Since water vapor is the principal greenhouse gas, this causes the temperature to rise even more, thus more evaporation. This positive feedback would melt glaciers and ice caps, causing oceans to rise, reclaiming lowland areas. ... Research shows that recent data modeling the output of the sun over time show a large correlation with climate variability. ... According to the climate models with which the predictions of runaway warming are made, measurements taken of the lower troposphere should also show an even mor...

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The driving force for weather and climate is the sun and its radiation. ... Road surfaces also melted meaning there was more traffic and blocked roads. ... This prevents clouds from forming meaning that all the Sun's energy reaches the Earth's surface, rising global temperatures drastically. ... The heatwave led to rises in the number of calls to the emergency services and admission into A&E departments, as well as increase in the number of calls to lifeguards and the Fire Brigade. ... Also enhanced understanding of the causes of cancer and skin diseases has led to people being mor...

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Breakwaters are also a method of coastal protection. ... Groynes are also an effective coastal protection measure. ... The sun emits varying amounts of solar radiation due to changes in its magnetic field. ... Sunspots and dark spots on the surface of the sun that are lower in temperature. ... Burning fossil fuels is also a cause of climate change. ...

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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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