Solar Power Energy Generation Guide

What Is Global Warming?

By John M Saragunter

Global warming is a reality. We can no longer bury our heads in the sand. Our actions have a direct effect upon the Earth. We know that oil spills are horrible and that toxic chemicals dumped into landfills will scar the environment tremendously. Yet there is ongoing debate as to how the increase in the world’s temperature has come about and more importantly: what steps do we need to take in order to stop the process.

What are greenhouse gas emissions?

Greenhouse gas emissions can be water vapor, carbon dioxide or even be methane gas. There are naturally occurring greenhouse emissions that do not pollute the environment and have been here for millions of years. The dangerous levels of greenhouse gases come from burning fossil fuels. These fuels produce carbon dioxide in dangerous levels.

During the Industrial Age, the world discovered the benefits of using fossil fuels for energy purposes. At the time the effects of emissions were not considered. It has been in recent years that climatic changes have began occurring and has been linked to rising carbon dioxide gases.

What are the effects of global warming?

It is hard to imagine the world being changed dramatically simply due to an increase in a few temperature degrees. In the Arctic Circle, the effects of increased temperature have not gone unnoticed. The ice is developing later and later due to the rising ocean temperature. Polar bears rely on the ice to help them hunt and stay alive.

We can no longer ignore that we have an impact on the environment. All actions have consequence, be it good or bad. As more carbon dioxide is released into the air, temperatures will continue to rise and the environment will suffer.

What does the ozone layer have to do with global warming?

The ozone layer protects the Earth from the Sun’s harsh rays. It filters ultraviolet particles and provides as an insulator. You can think of it in terms of a big blanket. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse emissions begin accumulating in the atmosphere, trapping heat in rather than letting it out.

Are there regulations in place to prevent industries from polluting the environment?

There are regulations in place for countries who are members of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and who have signed the Kyoto Protocol amendment. The countries agree that they will limit the amount of greenhouse gas emissions they produce each year. Some countries, due to being underdeveloped, do not have a cap on the amount of greenhouse gases whereas the larger countries do.

What can I do to help stop global warming?

There are some very simple methods for doing your part to help reduce the global warming effect and greenhouse gases. The first is to limit the amount of fossil fuels you use. This means gas, coal and energy source that is unable to replenish itself. Try switching to a hybrid vehicle or car pooling more.

About the Author:
John M Saragunter is writing more articles on solar power systems including Solar Pool Covers, Solar Swimming Pool Heating, The Known Effects of Global Warming, Portable Solar Power Systems.
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