!! Global warming!!

Global warming is the increase in the

average temperature of Earth's near-
surface air and oceans since the mid-20th
century and its projected continuation.
According to the 2007 Fourth Assessment
Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC), global surface
temperature increased 0.74 ± 0.18 °C
(1.33 ± 0.32 °F) during the 20th century. Most
of the observed temperature increase
since the middle of the 20th century has
been caused by increasing concentrations
of greenhouse gases, which result from
human activity such as the burning of fossil
fuel and deforestation. Global dimming, a
result of increasing concentrations of
atmospheric aerosols that block sunlight
from reaching the surface, has partially
countered the effects of warming induced
by greenhouse gases.

Climate model projections summarized in

the latest IPCC report indicate that the
global surface temperature is likely to
rise a further 1.1 to 6.4 °C (2.0 to 11.5 °F)
during the 21st century. The uncertainty in
this estimate arises from the use of models
with differing sensitivity to greenhouse
gas concentrations and the use of differing
estimates of future greenhouse gas
emissions. An increase in global
temperature will cause sea levels to rise
and will change the amount and pattern of
precipitation, probably including expansion
of subtropical deserts. Warming is
expected to be strongest in the Arctic and
would be associated with continuing
retreat of glaciers, permafrost and sea
ice. Other likely effects include changes in
the frequency and intensity of extreme
weather events, species extinctions, and
changes in agricultural yields. Warming
and related changes will vary from region
to region around the globe, though the
nature of these regional variations is
uncertain. As a result of contemporary
increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide,
the oceans have become more acidic, a
result that is predicted to continue.

The scientific consensus is that

anthropogenic global warming is
occurring. Nevertheless, political and
public debate continues. The Kyoto
Protocol is aimed at stabilizing greenhouse
gas concentration to prevent a "dangerous
anthropogenic interference". As of
November 2009, 187 states had signed and
ratified the protocol

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!Global Warming causes!
1.Natural Causes
Natural causes are causes created by nature. One natural cause is a
release of methane gas from arctic tundra and wetlands. Methane is a
greenhouse gas. A greenhouse gas is a gas that traps heat in the earth's
atmosphere. Another natural cause is that the earth goes through a cycle
of climate change. This climate change usually lasts about 40,000 years.

2.Man-made Causes
Man-made causes probably do the most damage. There are many man-
made causes. Pollution is one of the biggest man-made problems.
Pollution comes in many shapes and sizes. Burning fossil fuels is one
thing that causes pollution. Fossil fuels are fuels made of organic matter
such as coal, or oil. When fossil fuels are burned they give off a green
house gas called CO2. Also mining coal and oil allows methane to
escape. How does it escape? Methane is naturally in the ground. When
coal or oil is mined you have to dig up the earth a little. When you dig
up the fossil fuels you dig up the methane as well.

!Global Warming Effects!

 A shocking rise in sea levels

 Your hometown could be underwater

 Great migrations will disrupt your city

and life

 You’ll be affected by wars

 You’ll experience water and food

 Intense, more frequent weather events

 You may not be able to get help

 Your family may not have enough food

 The ocean’s fragile ecosystem will be

disrupted
 You could get deadly diseases

 A mini-Ice Age could strike Europe.

 *Ways to Save Mother Earth*
It is now the high time to do our own
share in protecting Earth and her
wonderful creatures.
Our planet is indeed gasping for breath right now, our
harmful pollutions is indeed choking her slowly and
continues to stripped her with her ozone layer. I think it is
about time to give our timely response to this alarming
state of the only planet we live in, by doing our own share
of protecting her with doing simple things that will surely
stir big difference. For if not, we might be harming
ourselves in the years ahead as well, for nature has its
own destructive way of getting back at us humans, the
signs of earth's displeasure with inappropriate and harmful
activities of humans are now seen and felt all across the
globe like the global warming, climate change, acid rain,
drought, flash floods and other forms of natural
catastrophes. Here are some practical and small ways that
could help our planet get a sigh of relief. Collective small
efforts by those who are genuinely concerned with earth's
welfare will inevitably help her by great leap and bounds.
1. Don’t allow your children to free those colorful balloons
in mid air. Teach your children not to release these
balloons. For balloons that escaped the grasps of your
children that will get into oceans and seas will be mistaken
as yummy jellyfish by sea turtles. Sea turtles takes a lot of
years to mature and unfortunately some of them got killed
by eating balloon or plastic bags. Sea turtles are part of
the delicate cycle and if their population is affected other
species of marine creatures are also under threat.
2. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Make it a habit to reduce
the things we need or we consume. Purchase only things
that we only need and eat only what you can. Let us do
our share not to be part of the problem or should I say part
of the garbage problem. Reuse all the things that can still
be repaired/fixed or those things that are still okay.
Recycle things to conserve our resources, collect old
newspapers, books, magazines, used papers, bottles
(plastic and glass), and any other things that you could sell
in junkyards. There is money in garbage and at the same
time we’re doing our part in recycling process.
3. Be kind to trees. As much as possible use forests
products and timber very well with optimum efficiency. You
may use the back of coupons, use pencils until it become
as small as possible, and don’t play with matches. Try to
get involved in tree planting in your local conservation
program. This could be fun as trees can give us added
oxygen, shades for people and a refuge to different
insects and birds.
4. Broken scientific apparatus like thermometer,
barometers, manometers, sphygmanometers, and float
valves and other things that have mercury on it should be
disposed properly. Avoid throwing this in rivers for mercury
is toxic and poisonous.
 Its about time to give back to our
wonderful planet by taking good care
of her

The Battle Cry of a Concern Environmentalist

"Reduce, Reuse and Recycle."

Volunteerism is one way of showing our love and

care to our environment.

Saving an endangered animal is great deed indeed.

Tree planting is one of the most potent way of
protecting our planet.
MADE BY:-Vaghasiya kunal r. 31STD:-8-B
Vekariya parth n. 34 Rathod soham j. 24
Trapasiya yash r. 30 Katariya jeet
Guided by :- Naresh Rathod sir

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