EDU 111 Assignment

Ambrose Alli University
Faculty of Education
Department of guidance and counseling
Option: Economics education
Edu 111 assignment

Topic: global warming, explain the causes and measures been put In
place to overcome it.
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Submitted to
Mr ibhafidom (lecturer)
February 2023
WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING?

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Global warming is the phenomenon of a gradual increase in the temperature near
the earth’s surface. This phenomenon has been observed over the past one or two
centuries. This change has disturbed the climatic pattern of the earth. However, the
concept of global warming is quite controversial but the scientists have provided
relevant data in support of the fact that the temperature of the earth is rising
constantly.
In fact, the average temperature of the planet has increased by 0.8º Celsius (33.4°
Fahrenheit) compared to the end of the 19th century. Each of the last three decades
has been warmer than all previous decades since the beginning of the statistical
surveys in 1850. At the pace of current CO2 emissions, scientists expect an
increase of between 1.5° and 5.3°C (34.7° to 41.5°F) in average temperature by
2100. If no action is taken, it would have harmful consequences to humanity and
the biosphere.
Global warming occurs when carbon dioxide (CO2) and other air pollutants
collect in the atmosphere and absorb sunlight and solar radiation that have bounced
off the earth’s surface. Normally this radiation would escape into space, but these
pollutants, which can last for years to centuries in the atmosphere, trap the heat and
cause the planet to get hotter. These heat-trapping pollutants—specifically carbon
dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, water vapor, and synthetic fluorinated gases—are
known as greenhouse gases, and their impact is called the greenhouse effect.
CAUSES OF GLOBAL WARMING

The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon. However, the increase in
greenhouse gases is linked to human activities. It is thus no surprise that the
world's leading climate scientists believe that human activities are very likely the
main cause of global warming since the mid-twentieth century.
The Following are the major causes of Global Warming:
Man-Made Causes of Global Warming

1. Deforestation:
Plants are the main source of oxygen. They take in carbon dioxide and release
oxygen thereby maintaining environmental balance. Forests are being depleted for
many domestic and commercial purposes. This has led to an environmental
imbalance, thereby giving rise to global warming.
2. Use of Vehicles:
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The use of vehicles, even for a very short distance results in various gaseous
emissions. Vehicles burn fossil fuels which emit a large amount of carbon dioxide
and other toxins into the atmosphere resulting in a temperature increase.
3. Fossil Fuels:
The massive use of fossil fuels is obviously the first source of global warming, as
burning coal, oil and gas produces carbon dioxide - the most important greenhouse
gas in the atmosphere - as well as nitrous oxide.
4. Chlorofluorocarbon:
With the excessive use of air conditioners and refrigerators, humans have been
adding CFCs into the environment which affects the atmospheric ozone layer. The
ozone layer protects the earth surface from the harmful ultraviolet rays emitted by
the sun. The CFCs have led to ozone layer depletion making way for the ultraviolet
rays, thereby increasing the temperature of the earth.
5. Industrial Development:
With the advent of industrialization, the temperature of the earth has been
increasing rapidly. The harmful emissions from the factories add to the increasing
temperature of the earth.
In 2013, the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change reported that the increase
in the global temperature between 1880 and 2012 has been 0.9 degrees Celsius.
The increase is 1.1 degrees Celsius when compared to the pre-industrial mean
temperature.
6. Mining:
Modern life is highly dependent on the mining and metallurgical industry. Metals
and minerals are the raw materials used in the construction, transportation and
manufacturing of goods. From extraction to delivery, this market accounts for 5%
of all greenhouse gas emissions.
7. Waste Disposal:
Waste management methods like landfills and incineration emit greenhouse and
toxic gases - including methane - that are released into the atmosphere, soil and
waterways, contributing to the increase of the greenhouse effect.
8. Agriculture:
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Various farming activities produce carbon dioxide and methane gas. These add to
the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and increase the temperature of the earth
9. Overpopulation:
An increase in population means more people breathing. This leads to an increase
in the level of carbon dioxide, the primary gas causing global warming, in the
atmosphere.
10.Overconsumption:
Finally, overconsumption also plays a major role in climate change. In fact, it is
responsible for the overexploitation of natural resources and emissions from
international freight transport, which both contributes to global warming.
Natural Causes of Global Warming

1. Volcanoes:
Volcanoes are one of the largest natural contributors to global warming. The ash
and smoke emitted during volcanic eruptions goes out into the atmosphere and
affects the climate.
2. Water Vapour:
Water vapour is a kind of greenhouse gas. Due to the increase in the earth’s
temperature, more water gets evaporated from the water bodies and stays in the
atmosphere adding to global warming.
3. Melting Permafrost:
Permafrost is frozen soil that has environmental gases trapped in it for several
years and is present below Earth’s surface. It is present in glaciers. As the
permafrost melts, it releases the gases back into the atmosphere, increasing Earth’s
temperature.
4. Forest Blazes
Forest blazes or forest fires emit a large amount of carbon-containing smoke.
These gases are released into the atmosphere and increase the earth’s temperature
resulting in global warming.
GLOBAL WARMING PREVENTION
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to stopping or slowing global warming, and
each individual, business, municipal, state, tribal, and federal entity must weigh
their options in light of their own unique set of circumstances. Generally speaking,
here are some examples of mitigation strategies we can use to slow or stop the
human-caused Global Warming
1. Renewable energies:
The first way to prevent climate change is to move away from fossil fuels. What
are the alternatives? Renewable energies like solar, wind, biomass and geothermal.
2. Energy & water efficiency:

Producing clean energy is essential, but reducing our consumption of energy and
water by using more efficient devices (e.g. LED light bulbs, innovative shower
systems) is less costly and equally important.
3. Sustainable transportation:
Promoting public transportation, carpooling, but also electric and hydrogen
mobility can definitely help reduce CO2 emissions and thus fight global warming.
4. Sustainable infrastructure:
In order to reduce the CO2 emissions from buildings - caused by heating, air
conditioning, hot water or lighting - it is necessary both to build new low energy
buildings, and to renovate the existing constructions.
5. Sustainable agriculture & forest management:

Encouraging better use of natural resources, stopping massive deforestation as well
as making agriculture greener and more efficient should also be a priority.
6. Responsible consumption & recycling:

Adopting responsible consumption habits is crucial, be it regarding food
(particularly meat), clothing, and cosmetics or cleaning products. Last but not least,
recycling is an absolute necessity for dealing with waste.

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Edu 111 assignment

WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING?

CAUSES OF GLOBAL WARMING

Man-Made Causes of Global Warming

Natural Causes of Global Warming

GLOBAL WARMING PREVENTION

2. Energy & water efficiency:

5. Sustainable agriculture & forest management:

6. Responsible consumption & recycling:

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