Global warming is the rise in the atmospheric temperature. This increase in temperature is caused by the release of greenhouse gases to the environment. This article cites global warming as the real cause of climate change. Release of greenhouse gases is vast in the more industrialized countries. Burning of fossils has also contributed greatly to the increase of global warming. However, global warming has affected many parts of the world differently. Some parts have mild effects while others have severe effects.
An increase in the atmospheric temperature has increased agricultural productivity. Increased rainfall and warmth in the atmosphere accelerates growth of plants. Agricultural productivity has increased due to the increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As a result, there are longer growing seasons. This has increased global food supply especially in areas that experience famine.
Apart from the increased productivity, the article does not explain more on the merits of climate change. There are other merits of climate change. Global warming has decreased cold-related deaths. The cold areas of the world experience cold related diseases some of which are deadly. The increase in temperatures will decrease these diseases and eliminate these deaths in the long run.
Global warming decreases the need of warmth consumption in cold areas. However, this article does not focus on the cold parts of the world. This decreases generation of fuel energy for warming. It reduces the expenses incurred by the people living in these areas. In addition, it decreases the deforestation witnessed in these areas. Many countries in the cold regions have had to outsource energy for warming which has been expensive for them.
Global warming opens up areas, formerly icy, for sea transportation. For instance, Northwest Passage through Canada can be open for sea transport. This will facilitate easier transport of goods and people to and from Canada. Melting ice ensures that many rivers and seas in the cold areas become navigable. This article does not cite any parts of the world that have been affected by global warming.
Weaknesses of climate change
Global warming has many demerits which are witnessed in many parts of the globe. In my opinion, less developed countries suffer more than the developed countries. This is because the underdeveloped countries do not have adequate resources to curb the rising temperatures. The irony is that the developed countries are largely to blame for this global warming, yet they are the least affected. There have been fruitless global efforts to hold these countries responsible for their role in global warming.
Increased carbon dioxide in the environment increases acidic rain. This acidity causes weathering of rocks. The article explains that carbon dioxide increases the acidity in the sea water endangering the marine life. This acidity kills the coral reefs in the oceans. Release of carbon dioxide in the environment has also caused air pollution.
Increased temperatures have caused increased energy resources for cooling needs. Many developing countries can’t meet the cost of cooling. In many countries, the heating has been very severe that it has threatened human life.
Increased carbon dioxide in the environment has destroyed the ozone layer. The article does not mention the effect of global warming on the ozone layer. This implies that ultraviolet rays can reach the earth. These rays cause severe diseases which lead to death of human life.
Increased temperatures have caused forest fires which have led to destruction of forest cover. This has caused destruction of cultural and heritage sites. Destruction of forests has in turn decreased the amount of rainfall.
Conclusion
In my opinion, global warming has become a global challenge which should be addressed by the whole world. This will help to reduce the prevalence of global warming. The article explains that global warming is caused by humans and that it is the responsibility of human beings to eliminate it.The sooner the problem is addressed the better because if the problem persists, the future generations will be at risk.
Works Cited
Leggett, Martin. "Ten Tall-Tales from the Climate Change Skeptics." Green Opinions (2011): 4.
