Well, there sure is an awful lot of talk going around about Global Warming and the negative effects we, as humans, continue to have on our planet. Seems like every time you turn on the television or open up a newspaper, there it is, reduce this, recycle that, Go Green and Save our Planet. What are the facts. Is global warming a real danger, or just some man made hype about how we’re killing our planet, designed to get you to buy into the fear so ‘big business’ can sell you more stuff? Let’s examine the issues around Global Warming.

Is the earth really getting warmer?

Although local temperatures continue to fluctuate naturally, it has been documented, over the past 50 years the average global temperature has increased at the fastest rate in recorded history. Experts think the trend is accelerating. The 10 hottest years ever recorded have all occurred since 1990. Scientists agree, unless we curb the production of global warming emissions, the average U.S. temperature could increase by 3 to 9 degrees by the end of the century.

What causes global warming?

Carbon dioxide and other air pollution that is collecting in the atmosphere like a thickening blanket, trapping the sun’s heat and causing the planet to warm-up. Burning fossil fuels at the World’s power plants are the largest sources of carbon dioxide pollution. Coal burning power plants in the U.S. alone help to produce over 2.5 billion tons of CO2 every year. Automobiles, the second largest source of the deadly CO2, combine to create nearly 1.5 billion tons annually.

The good news, technologies exist today to make cars that run cleaner and burn less gas. In addition, modernized power-plants and alternative sources of energy such as solar and wind are combining to help reduce CO2 emissions World Wide. The challenge is to make sure solutions are put to use.

Is global warming causing bad things to happen?

It seems, global warming is already causing damage in many parts of the United States. In 2002, Colorado, Arizona, and Oregon endured their worst wildfire seasons ever. The same year, drought created severe dust storms in Montana, Colorado and Kansas, and floods caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damages in Texas, Montana and North Dakota. Snow accumulations have decreased almost 60% since the 1950′s and the winter seasons have grown shorter in many areas around the globe. In addition, extreme heat waves have caused more than 20,000 deaths in Europe and more than 1,500 deaths in India. Perhaps the most tell tale sign of global warming has been the steady decrease in the Arctic;s perennial ice caps by the alarming rate of over 9% per decade.

Is there really cause for serious concern?

Global warming is a complex phenomenon, and its full-scale implications are hard to predict in advance. Each year, scientists learn more about how global warming is affecting the planet, and many agree that certain consequences are likely to occur if current trends continue. Melting glaciers, early snow melt and severe droughts will cause more dramatic water shortages in the American West and throughout the World. Rising sea levels will lead to coastal flooding on the Eastern seaboard, in Florida, and in other areas, such as the Gulf of Mexico. Warmer sea temperatures will fuel more intense hurricanes in the southeastern Atlantic and Gulf coasts. While these are just a few of the impending environmental disasters we face if we don’t curb our green house gas production, the full implications are still unknown.

You see, despite what your personal thoughts and beliefs are regarding global warming, it appears to be a real issue with far reaching implications. Even if your not concerned with any of these disturbing global developments, you may want to consider looking into ways you can cut back on your personal CO2 production. It’s our planet, it’s our responsibility to take care of it.

Mitchell is the owner of an environmentally friendly and lucrative home business out of Colorado, USA. He is a business coach and personal mentor assisting other serious Network Marketers in building lucrative and sustainable online businesses with multiple income streams. To learn more about his home business and some money saving and emission reducing products, go to: http://dillmansolutions.com

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If you are like most people you have been hearing about global warming for the past several years. To make matters worse most of what you have been hearing has been couched in scientific mumbo jumbo that is difficult if not impossible to understand and what little you could understand seemed to be conflicting theories as to whether or not global warming is really occurring and if it is what really causes it. Don’t feel bad about your confusion it seems that even scientist are confused about the entire issue.

Does It Really Exist?

There are scientists who say that global warming not only exists but it is a threat to the entire planet and will result in more hurricanes, less food and eventually if not controlled, the death of most living things. There are other scientists who say that there really is no global warming and we have little to worry about as the earth at times gets warmer and then cools off. Then there are those that says that the temperature of the earth is definitely heating up but since the atmosphere has changed little, then what we have is not global warming but simply a need to take measures to cool down the earth by making what scientists consider small changes. But let’s say for the sake of argument that global warming does exist. If it does what are the actual causes?

What Really Are the Causes?

There have been several theories provided to account for global warming. These theories have run the gambit from far-fetched arguments such as aliens (those from space not other countries), to cows, to agriculture, to human reliance on fossil fuels, to our increasing population, to the building and maintaining of large cities and everything in between. Even among scientists who agree that global warming is real there seems little consensus as to the causes. Most claim that the addition to CO2 from human actions do play a part as well as cities where sidewalks and buildings increase the temperature in areas as much as 10 or 12 degrees Fahrenheit over less populated places.

What Can We Do?

When scientists can’t agree if a problem exists or not and if it does then what is the cause of the problem it is difficult for the average person to know what to do to help the situation. The best we can do is error on the side of caution and assume that global warming might well be taking place and that we humans are contributing to it. If we accept the theory that CO2 emissions is one of leading causes then taking measures to reduce the CO2 in the atmosphere seems like a wise decision. The best way to accomplish this is by encouraging the growth of green plants that takes CO2 from the air and replace it with oxygen. Roof top gardens in large cities would not only help decrease the CO2 but would reduce urban warming. Relying less on fossil fuels would also lower the amount of CO2 in the air and recycling will help as well.

Even if these steps should prove unnecessary for purposes of global warming, they will create a healthier place for all of us to live.

Dan Carter writes for the Solar Power House website. Find out more about helping the environment through home solar panels at http://www.solarpowerhouse.org.

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