A Future Without Control
There are countless scenarios and possibilities when it come to the future. However there are a few that are emphasized more than others. The melting ice caps is one the is brought up often when you hear people talk about global warming. The melting ice caps is brought up often because people can actually see it and seeing is believing. According to NASA, the arctic could be ice free by 2050 and "Sea level will rise 1-4 feet by 2100".The melting of the ice and the rise in the sea level could possibly cause the world to get into wars and other conflicts. With the new land exposed and major cities under water the people will be looking for new places to live and this could be potentially hazardous to the world's population and free state. This does not mean it is going to happen, but it is a possibility. If you follow some of the tips from Ways You Can Make a Difference, you can help with the fight.
Another thing that is happening is the average temperature is rising. According to NASA, "The Earth's average temperature has increased about 1 degree Fahrenheit during the 20th century" This seems like a small difference, but if you look at history during the ice age "average temperatures were only 5 to 9 degrees cooler than today." This is not that dramatic of a change if you look at how long ago that was. The temperature continues to follow this trend. If you look at the animations from NASA, you can see the changing average temperatures. With every change there is a consequence and the consequence from the rising temperatures is that the oceans are warming up and killing the coral reefs. An article from National Geographic States, "about 12% of reefs worldwide have already bleached" this means that the reef is dying and that it could possibly never regrow. The reef makes up 25% of the oceans sea life, according to National Geographic. This means that the whole food chain of the oceans can be thrown off. If this happens it could remove a major food source for several nations.
Sources
Global Climate Change: Effects. (2017, August 03). Retrieved January 16, 2018, from https://climate.nasa.gov/effects/
Mattison, C. (2015, October 29). Global Coral Bleaching Event puts Reefs at Risk – National Geographic Blog. Retrieved January 16, 2018, from https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2015/10/29/global-coral-bleaching-event-puts-reefs-at-risk/
Shirah, G. (2013, March 7). National Climate Assessment: 21st Century Temperature Scenarios. Retrieved January 16, 2018, from https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/details.cgi?aid=4029
Photo Sources
Martin, S. (2015, October 08). 5% of coral reefs will be dead by the end of the year. Retrieved January 16, 2018, from http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/5-coral-reefs-will-be-dead-by-end-year-1523113
There are countless scenarios and possibilities when it come to the future. However there are a few that are emphasized more than others. The melting ice caps is one the is brought up often when you hear people talk about global warming. The melting ice caps is brought up often because people can actually see it and seeing is believing. According to NASA, the arctic could be ice free by 2050 and "Sea level will rise 1-4 feet by 2100".The melting of the ice and the rise in the sea level could possibly cause the world to get into wars and other conflicts. With the new land exposed and major cities under water the people will be looking for new places to live and this could be potentially hazardous to the world's population and free state. This does not mean it is going to happen, but it is a possibility. If you follow some of the tips from Ways You Can Make a Difference, you can help with the fight.
Another thing that is happening is the average temperature is rising. According to NASA, "The Earth's average temperature has increased about 1 degree Fahrenheit during the 20th century" This seems like a small difference, but if you look at history during the ice age "average temperatures were only 5 to 9 degrees cooler than today." This is not that dramatic of a change if you look at how long ago that was. The temperature continues to follow this trend. If you look at the animations from NASA, you can see the changing average temperatures. With every change there is a consequence and the consequence from the rising temperatures is that the oceans are warming up and killing the coral reefs. An article from National Geographic States, "about 12% of reefs worldwide have already bleached" this means that the reef is dying and that it could possibly never regrow. The reef makes up 25% of the oceans sea life, according to National Geographic. This means that the whole food chain of the oceans can be thrown off. If this happens it could remove a major food source for several nations.
Sources
Global Climate Change: Effects. (2017, August 03). Retrieved January 16, 2018, from https://climate.nasa.gov/effects/
Mattison, C. (2015, October 29). Global Coral Bleaching Event puts Reefs at Risk – National Geographic Blog. Retrieved January 16, 2018, from https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2015/10/29/global-coral-bleaching-event-puts-reefs-at-risk/
Shirah, G. (2013, March 7). National Climate Assessment: 21st Century Temperature Scenarios. Retrieved January 16, 2018, from https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/details.cgi?aid=4029
Photo Sources
Martin, S. (2015, October 08). 5% of coral reefs will be dead by the end of the year. Retrieved January 16, 2018, from http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/5-coral-reefs-will-be-dead-by-end-year-1523113