What might be the consequences of Global Warming?
Minor changes in Earth’s temperature have resulted in dramatic changes for life on Earth. As little as a 3° to 5° C (5.5° to 9.0° F) decrease in Earth’s temperature have resulted in Ice Ages. Scientists are concerned because they do not know what a similar change in the opposite direction might cause. They do feel confident that a warmer planet may not necessarily mean a more comfortable planet. Some changes that may occur include: a rise in sea level, stronger storms and where they occur, a change in where foods can be produced, and stress on plants that will not have had enough time to adapt. How can we reduce the impact of Global Warming? The most important thing people can do to reduce the impact of global warming is to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases they add to the atmosphere. This means we must reduce our use of fossil fuels. This means driving less and using the most energy efficient appliances available. We must also wisely choose what land will be developed for houses a
