What is Global Warming

GLOBAL WARMINGBy Nor Suhada bt Ab Manaf

What is global warming?

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Over the last century the earth has warmed approximately 1 degree FahrenheitThe multinational Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (ACIA) report concludes that in Alaska, western Canada, and eastern Russia, average temperatures have increased as much as 4 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit (3 to 4 degrees Celsius) in the past 50 years.The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has risen from 290 (ppm - parts per million) in 1900 to nearly 400 ppm.

What causes global warming?

Carbon dioxide nitrogen dioxide methaneGreenhouse gas(GHG)

Graphs of greenhouse gases

Activities that contribute to the emission of greenhouse gasAnthropogenic burning of fossil fuel mining agricultureNature volcano eruption arctic tundra & wetland

Effects of global warmingChanges in sea level Nature disasterMalnutritionDisease spreadHealth problems

What we can do?Use hybrid carAwareness campaignRecycle paper, aluminium can and glassUse Renewable Alternative Energy SourcePrevent Deforestation EffortsUse Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Instead Of Incandescent Light Bulbs

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