Global Warming
Global Warming (Global Climate Change) is a scientific proposal that the Earth's average atmospheric temperature is currently warming up due to increasing levels of Greenhouse Gases and/or other factors.
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What are some good speech topics for an informative speech?
Informative Speech Topics Check out this Web site. It has HUNDREDS of great ideas. You might also think about your own...
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What can we do to protect the ozone layer?
Ways to protect the ozone layer: Minimize high altitude aircraft flights (oxygen reduction and water vapor deposition) Minimize...
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What are the pros and cons of natural gas for our planet?
Pros: Natural gas (largely methane) burns more cleanly than the other fossil fuels (45% less carbon dioxide emitted than coal...
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What causes global warming?
Causes of Global Warming Some views are: *Global warming is a rise in average global temperature. It is part of natural...
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What are the arguments on both sides of the global warming controversy?
Who supports the view that global warming is happening name some possible consequencs as: Flooding Drought in some countries ...
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What is the role of renewable energy to climate change?
Energy use from fossil fuel is the dominant source of greenhouse gas emissions made by man. If we could produce all our energy...
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Does Global Climate Change have anything to do with Depletion of the Ozone Layer?
Global Warming occurs because gases in the atmosphere interfere with radiation of "excess" heat to space. These gases are called...
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Is anyone famous besides Al Gore involved in the movement for global warming?
Many Other Famous Celebrities Support Awareness for Global Warming There is a website www.globalwarmingcelebrities.com Yes, Al...
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How do sunspots affect global warming?
How Sunspots Affect Global Warming ? We suspect that sunspots do not affect global warming and there is no evidence that they...
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Why should natural resources be conserved?
A: Conserving any resource and reducing waste always makes sense. As responsible stewards of our planet we want to leave this...
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How is Carbon dioxide a greenhouse gas?
CO2 is a greenhouse gas because it increases the temperature level of the earth in the same way the heat is generated inside the...
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How was Earth's climate different 50 years ago?
Global temperatures on both land and sea have increased by 0.75 °C (1.35 °F) relative to the period 1860-1900, according to the...
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Where is Global Warming happening?
A: Global warming is happening just about everywhere around the world. That's why we use the term global warming. The whole of...
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What is global warming?
Earth has warmed by about 1ºF over the past 100 years. Scientists are not certain why. Many of the world's leading climate...
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Does the US need to take an active role in stopping global warming?
That would be mighty difficult. "Global warming", or more accurately, "global temperature change" has been the normal state of...
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Are the rumors true that Al Gore - being the leading expert on global warming - uses more electricity than the average citizen of the United States?
True. AL Gore averaged 18,400 kilowatt hours per month in 2006, more than 16 times as much as my small farm. This according to...
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What is global warming according to Al Gore?
Al Gore's view of global warming is that YOU should do something to reduce CO2 emissions. He need not do the same thing. Al Gore...
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What is Al Gore's position on global warming?
This is a controversial subject, diverse views are posted below. One View If you believe what he says, then mankind needs to...
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How fast is global warming happening?
It may or may not calm you that scientists actually don't know what the temperature has to be to be global warming it as actually...
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How is global warming a direct result of environmental contamination?
Online, Read or Watch Watch or read An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore. Or go to Google and look up information relating to this....
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How can you stop global warming?
How to stop Global Warming. Unfortunately, it may be too late to STOP it without expensive "geo-engineering". But there is...
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Is global warming a natural occurrence?
Global Warming Climate is roughly defined as the long-term average of weather at a particular location. It is important to...
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How does global warming cause hurricanes?
Correct Answer I don't think it's clear that it does. It could be that the tropical oceans will become warmer with a...
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How will food availabilty be affected by global warming?
Many believe that with more land mass being above the freezing point, there will be far more land that can be used to grow crops....
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What are the factors which contribute to global warming?
Causes of Global Warming Some views are: *Global warming is a rise in average global temperature. It is part of natural...
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How are weather and climate affected by changes in the environment?
More realistically, you need to recognize that the climate of the earth has been CONSTANTLY changing since the beginning of the...
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Why do people think that global warming is a Democrat issue when this is everyone's earth to try to take care of?
People think of it as a Democrat issue because the Democrats are the ones who are talking about it. Many people in the United...
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What will happen when global warming gets worst?
The average surface temerature has risen 1 degree kelvin over the past 100 years, and even the strongest pro-global warming data...
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How much would the sea level rise if all of the Arctic ice melted?
Melting of Arctic Ice and Sea Level Changes Actually, the sea level would not rise appreciably--at least, not at first....
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Will Earth explode or be thrown out of orbit if global warming continues?
Global Warming No. All that will happen is that the mean average temperature of the atmosphere will increase, resulting in ice...
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What can the average person do to prevent global warming?
The simplest thing to start with is fit energy saving lightbulbs and turn them off when not in use. Turn off electrical...
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Can ice form in ocean water?
Ocean Water Freezing Yes, ice can form in ocean water. However, it must be colder than 0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees...
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What are the three major greenhouse gases?
3 MAJOR GREENHOUSE GASES The major natural greenhouse gases are water vapour, which causes about 36-70% of the greenhouse...
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Why has the US refused to sign the Kyoto Protocol?
US did sign Kyoto protocol but it is not ratified ie it need not bind the protocol. US being the largest per capita carbon...
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What are the main causes and effects of Global Warming?
Golbal warming is caused mainly by the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. Since there are few trees in antartica, all the carbon...
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How many tons of carbon emissions does it take to raise the temperature of the earth by one degree?
The premise of the question is flawed[or is it?]. A few people [including scientists ever since the 17th Century] have theorized...
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Will sea water temperature become higher due to global warming?
Sea Water Temperature Sea water temperature will probably drop due to global warning because it will start to melt the icebergs...
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What is Global Warming and is it taking effect on the Earth?
What is Global Warming? An introduction to the science This answer provides an introduction to the science and effects...
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Is global warming really happening?
Also see the Related Questions using the links to them shown below this set of answers. The Related Questions are: What causes...
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How much CO2 do cars release?
The numerical carbon-hydrogen ratio in gasoline is about 8:18. Carbon weighs 12 times as much as hydrogen, so the mass fraction...
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Will the ocean rise to Nevada if all of the ice melts in global warming?
Yes yes It might even flood the world! IF all the ice melts, probably so. But if you believe Al Gore and his movie,...
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What role do people play in global warming?
they basically have to everything with it Human Activity accounts for less than 0.28% of the greenhouse gas that is blamed...
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Could an exploding star in your galaxy effect global warming?
If it were near enough, yes. But then we all would be incerated. If the star was really far away, then we would eventaully get...
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What are some alternate sources of energy?
Solar, Wind, Hydro, Biomass, etc. There are many, but it depends a bit on what you mean by "alternate." Mostly, people mean...
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How India can achieve sustainable development?
1.firstly ,india should have to stop using such fuels which are non-renewable and not good for our environment too. such as...
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Will rising sea levels affect the Gulf stream?
Yes, the themohaline currents will be effected.
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Why are average global temperatures rising?
Greenhouse Gradually over time the build up of CO2 or Carbon Dioxide ( GREENHOUSE GAS ) mostly from the burning of fossil fuels...
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Is global warming caused by humans and their activities?
This response exemplifies the strong positions taken by both sides of the Global Climate Change Issue. Readers are directed to...
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Why do greenhouse gases let solar rays in but not out?
Greenhouse gases Greenhouse gas molecules absorb infrared radiation. The energy they absorb from the Sun is not as important as...
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What are some potential negative consequences of global warming?
Some of the negative consequences that have been postulated by some organizations and some scientists, if global warming...
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How does burning fossil fuels deplete the ozone layer?
There are two fairly weak direct effects on the ozone layer of combustion, but more combustion byproducts: Reduces available...
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Will England cool if the Gulf stream dies?
Yes. If the Gulf Stream's flow is altered by an influx of cooler water coming off of the melting ice in Greenland, the Gulf...
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What are the predicted consequences of global warming?
My university geology professor predicts the patters of the earth have been very normal for millions of years. The earth gets...
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How is pollution related to global warming?
http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/Envfacts/facts/gwarming.htm or Scientists contend that anthropogenic additions of greenhouse gases,...
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What do experts think about global warming?
Global Warming I think global warming is actually bad for our atmosphere. What it does is increases our temperature in our...
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How would crops be affected by global warming?
Global warming alarmists want you to believe that crops would not do well under global warming scenarios. They are lying to you...
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What is greenhouse gas?
We have probably seen during winter plants are kept in a greenhouse, or a place which is covered with glass. When heat and light...
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What are some tips on writing an essay about global warming?
Global Warming Research Be sure to do research. Get facts and stats. Some very convincing ones are the ones that say every so...
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Will inland rivers such as those in northern Mississippi flood if sea levels rise?
The output of rivers is dependant upon the rainfall recieved into the watershed. If sea level rises, that will have no indication...
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What causes an increase in greenhouse gases?
the causes of increasing the greenhouse gases when people burning an coal , oil and fossil fuels.
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What are the risks of doing nothing about global warming?
Let's not argue about whether global warming is real or not. We don't really know exactly what will happen in the future. There...
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What is the Kyoto Protocol?
Kyoto Potocol- is the only international agreement aimed at contolling the greenhouse emissions that are hurting our climate...
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What is advantage and disadvantage of international trade?
What is the advantage and disadvantage of international trade?
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How many rainforests are being cut down in a year?
3 BILLION 1 acre of rain forest is being destroyed every second.... there's 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 already 10 acres gone... what a...
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What is industrial pollution?
Industrial pollution is pollution which can be directly linked with industry, in contrast to other pollution sources. This form...
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Why is the US Supreme Court wrong about man made global warming?
It's not wrong. Who says it's wrong. Global warming is largely caused by humans emitting massive amounts of CO2 into the...
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Should you still use gasoline in any vehicles?
Different people will have different opinions about the use of gasoline and "global warming." Considering the number of experts...
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What are the pros and cons of global warmning?
There aren't really pros and cons to global warming. The real question is weather or not its a real problem or not. There is...
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What are some reasons for and against recycling?
I can't think of any reasons not to recycle.
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Will you always be able to use solar energy?
solar energy forever?? no because Scientists say the sun will die in 5,000 million years, but no one now will have to worry...
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Is the research done in the 'Inconvenient Truth' qualitative?
It's apparent from the news that the U.S. and Canada 'talk the talk, but don't walk the walk.' In other words they aren't taking...
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How can you prevent global warming and global darkening?
You can recycle, not waste and not litter. we are also being dominated by over population meaning the burning of fossil fuels...
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What will the impact of global warming be?
As the earth warms more CO2 is released into the atmospere. It is a natural and normal process that comes from decay. CO2 is in...
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Is there a connection between Daylight Saving Time and global warming?
No effect Any given day has the same amount of hours of light. Day light savings time just moves it from the morning to the...
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How has global warming caused changes in living and non-living system in the last 5 years?
No noticable changes for the average person, climate flucuations go on periods of 1000's of years. Not five. Another...
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Halimbawa ng talumpati na ang paksa ay para sa mga kabataan?
haha wala ba kayong maisagot jan? wawa naman...haha.. -COSTOQUE MOUNTAINEERS-
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How much greenhouse gases are being emitted yearly?
Carbon Dioxide emissions: Human respiration (breathing): 2 BMT (Billion Metric Tons) Domesticated animals respiration: 6 BMT ...
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Why is it so warm in the midwest?
Places near the coast are much cooler because of the breeze brought from the ocean. Answer Places near the coast are much...
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What are effects and precautions of Global Warming?
The effects are coming closer to an ice age. We have to stop all this pollution so that all the ice doesnt melt and polar bears...
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How does a forest plantation project in the Philippines earn the so called green or carbon credits under the kyoto protocol?
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Would a nuclear power plant have an affect on global warming?
No. In fact they are cleaner than burning coal or gasoline and far safer. But then there are some who are frightened by nuclear...
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What are environmental issues?
UR TRIPPING! allz u gotta doo is stop using tooo many chemicals so the sea level don't rise too high from the sun beating down...
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How many kids know what global warming is?
How many kids know about global warming? The student in India studying in schools are widely aware about the effects and causes...
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What do you say to global warming in hindi language?
It would be Bhumandaliya Ushmikaran. For more details...
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What are some of the harmful gases being emitted into the atmosphere?
Some of the harmful gases which are rising in the atmosphere and are major cause of atmospheric pollution are (in no particular...
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What are the recent trends in geography in India with special reference to environmental geography?
they are developing.
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Where do greenhouse gas emissions come from?
What happens is that places like factories emit green house gas emissions, and then they clog up the atmosphere, and not all the...
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Is Global Warming a farce?
Yes. Well, to be honest, there is some evidence that global warming is actually occurring. But the notion that mankind is...
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How many tons of carbon dioxide are equivalent to one metric ton of carbon?
You must determine how many grams are in a ton. You then must then use the molecular weight of carbon to determine the moles of...
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Why does the temperature of the stratosphere increase with altitude?
The reason why the temperature decreases is because the air pressure increases. improved answer: Thermal convection increases...
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Why doesn't global warming exist?
What do you mean? Global warming exists. It's reality. Answer Because, since 1998, global average annual temperatures have...
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Does anyone feel that global warming is a very real threat and that it is ridiculous that the countries of the world allow this to happen when they have the power to prevent it?
There is another side to the question: The polar caps of Mars are melting. Historically the earth has gone through periodic ice...
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When was global warming discovered?
I suppose early cave dwellers discovered that the Ice was receding, but that would have been centuries ago, toward the end of the...
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Could the blocking of solar light from Venus cause the formation of carbon trioxide and trigger an end to the greenhouse effect there?
No Hi As far as I am aware Carbon Trioxide is formed in the plasma of a coronal discharge, and the closest place we have one of...
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How does El Nino affect climates around the world?
El Nino Effects El Nino effects two major countries. Australia and South Amercia. In Australia, The 'El Nino Effect" causes...
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What do the skeptics think about the global warming?
Some think it isn't happening at all. And there is some evidence that this is the case. They claim that more recent temperature...
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What are goverments doing to stop global warming?
scientists agree there is no global warming proof
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What are Argentina's global warming prevention methods?
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Why do people make deforestation happen?
The human population is growing at an unabated pace. The need for living space and clear land for agriculture is growing at the...
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Why isn't wind energy used more by your society?
Because people like Ted Kennedy don't want windmill farms built close to their multi-million-dollar houses, because they might...
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