Global Warming Facts
Global Warming Facts
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| Interesting Global Warming Facts: |
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| Around 1.4 billion pounds of carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere worldwide every day. |
| Because of melting ice caps due to global warming, ships have recently been able to travel parts of the Artic that were never travelable before. |
| Scientists suggest that by the year 2040 the Artic will have no ice during its summer season. |
| There are five main greenhouse gases in the atmosphere: carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor, ozone, and nitrous oxide. |
| The increased usage of fossil fuels is one reason why the greenhouse gases are increasing in the atmosphere. |
| An increase in global warming has a direct effect on climate. This includes having much warmer summers and rainier winters. |
| The meat industry contributes to the increase in global warming more than any other industry. |
| The warmest years to date have occurred within the last 12 years. |
| Greenhouse gases are essential because without them, our planet would not be able to hold enough heat to sustain life. |
| Deforestation is also a big contributor of global warming. |
| Changes in climate due to global warming can also cause problems with crop growing, animal habitats, and increased severe weather. |
| Because of the increase in temperature, ice caps have begun melting causing the sea level to rise. |
| An increase in temperature and sea level causes algae to be stressed due to the decrease in sunlight. |
| Global warming has caused an increase in health risk and 30 new infectious diseases have been introduced in the last 20 years. |
| Many animals are unique to living in the tundra biome and if global warming continues to be a problem, these animals might become endangered or extinct. |
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