Radiation escaping into space. Evolution of CO 2. CO 2 is the gas that contributes the most to the greenhouse effect. We present the history of emissions in the world during the last decade. Let's find out about the main consequences of this phenomenon: Thawing of glacial masses Glaciers retreat also has its own consequences: reduced albedo — the percentage of solar radiation that the earth's surface reflects or returns to the atmosphere —, a global rise in sea level and the release of large methane columns are only some of them, however, they are all dramatic for the planet.
Flooding of islands and coastal cities According to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC, , during the period the global average sea level rose 19 centimetres. It is estimated that by the sea level will be between 15 and 90 centimetres higher than it is now and will threaten 92 million people. Hurricanes will be more devastating The intensification of the greenhouse effect does not cause these extreme climatic events, but it does increase there intensity.
Hurricanes formation are connected with sea temperature — they only form over waters that have a temperature of at least Migration of species Many animal species will be forced to migrate in order to survive the changes in the main climatic patterns altered by the progressive increase in temperatures.
Human beings will also have to move: according to the World Bank, by the number of people forced to flee their homes due to extreme droughts or violent floods could reach million. Desertification of fertile areas Global warming is having a profound impact on the processes of soil degradation and is contributing to the desertification of areas on the planet, a phenomenon that destroys all the biological potential of affected regions, turning them into barren and unproductive land.
Impact on agriculture and livestock Global warming has already altered the length of the growing season in large parts of the planet. Similarly, changes in temperatures and seasons are influencing the proliferation of insects, invasive weeds and diseases that can affect crops.
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Some species may disappear altogether, while others might thrive and overtake others. Carbon emissions directly affect humans, too, causing more respiratory disease from an increase of smog and air pollution. Not to mention that if carbon emissions eradicate certain animal species, destroy crop yields and lands, humans will also see the repercussions of those effects as well.
Greenhouse gas emissions come from six main categories. However, the bulk of carbon emissions comes from the biggest category of all: transportation. Transportation accounted for In the U. Energy Information Administration. In fact, half of carbon dioxide emissions in came from burning petroleum fuels. Petroleum fuels are used for electricity and industry use, but transportation actually emits more carbon dioxide because it solely relies on petroleum. Most carbon emissions originate from processes in the U.
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