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Global warming is climate change that causes the average temperature of the Earth's lower atmosphere to increase. Global warming can have many different causes, but it is most commonly associated with human interference, specifically the release of excessive amounts of greenhouse gases. With this gas buildup, the Earth's atmosphere warms to unnatural temperatures, which causes, among other things, sea levels to rise. This warming trend is sometimes called the greenhouse effect because gases, such as water vapor and carbon dioxide, act like a greenhouse around the earth.
This means heat from the sun enters the atmosphere, but the heat is not allowed back into space. Global warming is...
This means heat from the sun enters the atmosphere, but the heat is not allowed back into space. Global warming is...
Global warming is climate change that causes the average temperature of the Earth's lower atmosphere to increase. Global warming can have many different causes, but it is most commonly associated with human interference, specifically the release of excessive amounts of greenhouse gases. With this gas buildup, the Earth's atmosphere warms to unnatural temperatures, which causes, among other things, sea levels to rise. This warming trend is sometimes called the greenhouse effect because gases, such as water vapor and carbon dioxide, act like a greenhouse around the earth.
This means heat from the sun enters the atmosphere, but the heat is not allowed back into space. Global warming is expected to increase the intensity of forces of nature, such as tornadoes and hurricanes. Other effects of global warming include changes in agricultural yields, melting of glaciers and the extinction of certain species. Climate change also contributes to the reduction of the ozone layer. Trapping heat in the lower part of the atmosphere (global warming) leads to cooling in the upper part of the atmosphere (loss of ozone), which causes other climate changes that affect weather patterns. Ways to slow down global climate change include conservation of water, driving less, recycling and even planting a tree. Critics of global warming claim that nature, not humans, is responsible for the climate change and widespread temperature changes have been happening for years.
This means heat from the sun enters the atmosphere, but the heat is not allowed back into space. Global warming is expected to increase the intensity of forces of nature, such as tornadoes and hurricanes. Other effects of global warming include changes in agricultural yields, melting of glaciers and the extinction of certain species. Climate change also contributes to the reduction of the ozone layer. Trapping heat in the lower part of the atmosphere (global warming) leads to cooling in the upper part of the atmosphere (loss of ozone), which causes other climate changes that affect weather patterns. Ways to slow down global climate change include conservation of water, driving less, recycling and even planting a tree. Critics of global warming claim that nature, not humans, is responsible for the climate change and widespread temperature changes have been happening for years.
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Greenhouse gas emissions increased in US by 1.4 percent last year after declining in 2006
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ The Energy Department reports U.S. greenhouse gases emissions increased last year by 1.4 percent after a decline in 2006. The report Wednesday said carbon dioxide pollution from burning of fossil fuels rose by 1.3 percent in 2007. The...Tags: Weather Reports
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Obama brings hope, but short-term paralysis, to UN climate talks as world waits out Bush term
Associated Press WriterPOZNAN, Poland (AP) _ Barack Obama's upcoming presidency has infused a sense of hope in the current U.N. climate talks that the United States — one of the world's biggest polluters — may soon emerge as a global leader in saving the planet from...Tags: Heads of State, Government, Barack Obama, Treaties, George Bush
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Habits bad for the environment
So which of our habits is the worst enemy to the environment? For now, here's a look at some of our most common environmental transgressions, starting with the biggies.
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Consumption The average Chicago household uses 5,400 kilowatt hours of...Tags: Internet, Beverage Industry, Mail Order Industry, Environmental Politics, Paper and Product Packaging Industry
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EU governments, parliament strike deal to curb CO2 emissions from new cars
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) _ European Union governments and the European Parliament struck a provisional deal Monday that gives car makers more time to meet stricter limits on greenhouse gas emissions. The new rules encourage car makers to sell more small...Tags: Sales, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Parliament, Vehicles, European Elections
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Brazil outlines new plan to slow Amazon destruction
Associated Press WriterSAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) _ Brazil plans to boost spending and programs to significantly slow destruction of the Amazon rain forest by 2017, aiming to reduce global warming by slashing the amount of carbon dioxide emitted when trees are burned. The plan...Tags: Internet, Delaware, Forestry and Timber, Global Change, Natural Resources
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Cleaner cars can put Florida on forefront of economic recovery
Special to the SentinelAt a recent meeting of the Republican Governors Association, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist appealed to his colleagues to support his vision of economic recovery through programs to stimulate green fuels and renewable energy to combat climate change. "We...Tags: Florida, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Government, Charlie Crist, Ocean Tides
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On Tuesday, Florida has the chance to take a step forward toward energy independence. That's the day the Florida Environmental Regulation Commission votes on Gov. Charlie Crist's proposal to make cars run cleaner. Pollution coming from car tailpipes...Tags: Florida, Environmental Politics, Government, Charlie Crist, Lobbying
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Steering the nation from the center, Obama will face a strong force pulling left
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Barack Obama promises to steer the nation straight again. He better be ready for a strong force pulling left. The president-elect drew plenty of support from moderates, but the liberal side of the Democratic Party followed him most...Tags: John Brennan, Genetics, John Kerry, New York University, The White House
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UN climate chief worried financial crisis will lead to 'cheap and dirty' power investments
Associated Press WriterPOZNAN, Poland (AP) _ The global financial crisis already has delayed some green energy projects, stoking fears that a shortage of investment money will lead to cheap and dirty decisions on new power plants, the U.N.'s top climate official said. But...Tags: Government, Barack Obama, Treaties, Massachusetts, George Bush
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John Wayne Airport continues expansion project despite dismal state of airline industry
Airports across the country are shelving or downsizing planned expansions because of a sharp drop in passengers, yet John Wayne Airport in Orange County is proceeding with a $652-million terminal project -- its first major improvement since 1990.
John...Tags: Transportation Accidents, Court Administration, Trials, Air Transportation, Demonstration
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At global climate-change talks in Poland, buzz about Obama and hopes for a friendlier US
Associated Press WriterAMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) _ The president-elect won't be there, but an Obama buzz will crackle through the conference hall when negotiators gather Monday for a final push toward a sweeping new global warming treaty. "America is back," says Sen. John...Tags: Government, Barack Obama, Treaties, Massachusetts, George Bush
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Time to fight global warming is now
Now that the national election has been decided and a new president chosen, the environmental movement stands at the crossroads of history with a difficult task and a singular opportunity. A lot of people have worked very hard to give us a chance at...Tags: Michael O'Brien, Fort Lauderdale, Government, Global Change, Barack Obama
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