Blog Entry #6: Read the article “Causes and Effects of Global Warming” and write a comment on it.

 

Global Warming: Causes, Effects and Solutions

 

          Global warming is a reality that we are experiencing today, this represent a danger to all of us who live on planet Earth, so solutions are needed to mitigate its effects and find ecological balance. Below, the three main causes are detailed with their effects and solutions suggested by the article. The first cause is fossil fuel sources and greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, this causes an increase in global temperatures so the use of these fuels must be reduced, and cleaner energy sources must be adopted. The second cause is deforestation and alteration of weather patterns, which implies a decrease in the earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), whose direct effect is that there are very high levels of CO2 in the atmosphere. For this reason, it is necessary to protect and restore forests. Finally, there is ecological disturbance, which translates into extreme weather events such as droughts, floods and storms, among others. Generating a loss of habitats that affects biodiversity, it is for this reason that adaptation to changes that allow mitigating the effects is suggested. In conclusion, to mitigate the effects of global warming, fossil fuel sources and greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced through cleaner energy, forests must be protected and restored, and sustainable measures must be adopted to protect our planet.