Math Blog-Global Warming

One may be surprised that global warming cab be related to math. Climate change is negatively impacting organisms and these statistics support my statement. “Droughts caused by global warming could dry up 90 percent of central US wetlands, eliminating essential breeding habitat for ducks, geese and other migratory species.” (“Effects on Wildlife and Habitat”). As one can see, many animals could become homeless due to water shortage. Not only are animals negatively affected, but humans as well. “Climate change is responsible for at least 150,000 extra deaths a year--a figure that will double by 2030, according to WHO’s conservative estimate” (“How it Affects Your Health).

Global warming is caused because of fossil fuels. These fuels power cars. “Right now, oil, gasoline and natural gases account for about 60% of the energy used in the world” (“Fossil Fuels,” 1999-2010). People may have trouble reducing the amount of fossil fuels they burn, but it is essential for people to do so because it is detrimental to the environment.

Global warming results from the excessive use of greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases are chlorofluorocarbons, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone and carbon dioxide (Stoyles, Pentland, Demant 18). However, carbon dioxide is the reason the average temperature is rising (“Global Warming,” 1999-2010). In fact, there was more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere than the past 650,000 years!

Works Cited:

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Gorman, Christine. "How It Affects Your Health - TIME." Breaking News, Analysis,
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Stoyles, Penny, Peter Pentland, and David Demant. Science Issues Global Warming.
South Yarra: Smart Apple Media, 2003. Print.

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Global Warming

I have a strong passion for preventing global warming therefore I chose to research this topic for the seventh/eight grade research task on current global issues. The main contributors to global warming are the clearing of forests and the use of fossil fuels. Climate change is having a major impact on wildlife. Wildlife is everywhere, and these animals are relying on freshwater, food, raising grounds, and normal temperatures. With the increase in temperature, the ice will melt which means there is not a place for animals to hunt. Additionally, water shortage will cause plants to die. Global warming is occurring so rapidly, that animals may not be able to adapt fast enough.

I feel strongly about global warming and humans must start changing their ways. If we do not start acting now, the world might not have a future. We can slow down the process of global warming by consuming fewer amounts of energy. We can reduce our shower time, use fans in lieu of air conditioning, and people can wear sweatshirts instead of heating. Little things like these can make a difference. I believe that climate change results from human activities, and it is affecting innocent animals. The world should know more about global warming, so we can alter our future.

I got my information from www.nwf.org/Global-Warming/Effects-on-Wildlife-and-Habitat.aspx and www.pewclimate.org/global-warming-basics/kidspage.cfm#Q2

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