Know how global warming affects us can be a good way to understand why we should care for our planet and change our lifestyle to prevent more and more continue polluting the Earth. Without doubt, the changes that are occurring on our planet have disastrous consequences already are beginning to appreciate. Do you know?
What is global warming?
Without doubt, the planet Earth is warming: the temperature has risen 0.8 degrees Celsius in recent times, and this is especially noticeable at the poles.
Global warming has been caused by the way of life we lead: first, the increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the air, resulting from the burning of fossil fuels. Also limitless deforestation that is taking place due to the high consumption of wood, paper and others. The trees are responsible for "purify" the air, so if there are fewer, the air remains polluted.
Moreover, agriculture has increased the amount of chemical fertilizer producing "dead zones" in our oceans.
Consequences of global warming
Global warming causes many changes on the planet, one of the clearest is the melting of ice, especially at the poles. In a way, this also reduces the typical fauna. But without doubt one of the most disturbing facts of this event is that sea levels are rising, and the rain and snow are becoming larger and more constant.
It is expected that by the end of this century the sea level is nearly 60 centimeters higher, rainfall is becoming stronger and consequential time, as shall be accompanied by other natural disasters such as hurricanes. Meanwhile, summers are hotter and suffocating.
Large imbalances between plants and animals that are synchronized occur, reducing the number of species; and even that can get to affect us, since malaria and other diseases are more easily transmitted by the growing number of mosquitoes. Not only that: they are well and will most common chronic diseases such as asthma and allergies.
It scarcer water in many areas, so many people will have nothing to eat or drink unless they move to areas where there are still water reserves. In addition, there will be big problems in agriculture, since the drastic weather changes destroyed many crops.