EFFECT OF GLOBAL WARMING

When you hear about the effects of global warming it is important to understand that the
effects we are experiencing today are moderate compared to what the future will see if we do
not take preventative action. Over the next century researchers and environmental
professionals are stating that the effects of global warming will continue on a constant
inclined curve. Temperatures heating up a little bit each decade until the earths temperatures
reach the sweltering levels that we experienced in history. Scientists believe that the earths
temperatures will rise between 2-9 degrees Fahrenheit by 2050.
The Arctic and the earths northern latitudes will feel the most of the effects of global
warming as they continue to escalate. As the Arctic packs and glaciers begin to melt from the
increased temperatures the tundra and seas surrounding the areas will continue to absorb the
warmth which was once reflected back into space. Climate models show that if temperatures
throughout the rest of the world rise to 3 degrees Fahrenheit they will more than likely rise to
at least 7 degrees Fahrenheit in the Arctic. From this the oceans throughout the world will
become full with melting glaciers and ice from the Arctic likely to rise by at least 3ft.
As the temperatures continue to rise this will force the ocean to evaporate quicker and
therefore more rainfall will be experienced. The problem with this effect is that the rainfall
may hit areas of the world which do not need it at all causing massive floods and monsoons.
Subtropical areas like India are expected to be the target of this particular effect of global
warming. On the other hand it is safe to say that droughts are going to be more of a problem
than flooding.
There are predictions that the future effects of global warming may have its benefits as well.
In the northern part of the world such as Canada, the warmer temperatures will mean longer
growing seasons and more rainfall. This of course then will put an end to any food shortage
that may be occurring and provide a new sense of prosperity to countries throughout the
world which have been struggling to survive.
Many of the changes and effects listed above are already taking place today on a smaller
scale of course. Sea levels are rising due to thermal expansion of the ocean, in addition to
melting of land ice. Amounts and patterns of precipitation are changing as well but only
slightly in comparison to what has been predicted for the future. Changes in temperature and
precipitation patterns increase the frequency and intensity of other extreme weather events
such as floods, droughts, heat waves, and tornadoes.

Other effects of global warming include higher or lower agricultural yields, further glacial
retreat, reduced summer stream flows and species extinctions. As a further effect of global
warming, diseases like malaria are returning into areas where they have been extinguished
earlier. This is only the beginning of the effects global warming can have on our earth. As the
greenhouse gases continue to increase and enter the atmosphere these effects are only going
to increase in severity making it harder and harder to maintain our quality of life.
Many people find it hard to believe that the effects of global warming can become as severe
as scientists are predicting but the patterns support these theories. When you read studies
comparing todays weather to weather 20years ago there are already signs proving the effects
of global warming. Pay attention to the weather today and the severe weather being reported
from all over the world and you will begin to see the effects within your own life as well.