GLOBAL WARMING

Global Warming is the increase of Earth's surface temperature, due to effect of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide emissions. This happens due to burning of fossil fuels or from deforestation. This traps heat giving rise to the earth’s surface temperature.

Greenhouse Effect brings a Number of changes like:-

1. Change in rainfall pattern, drought and fire in some areas & flooding in others.
2. Natural calamities such as flood & hurricane.
3. Melting of the ice caps which results in loss of habitat near the poles. Polar bears and many other species are being considered endangered. 
4. Melting glaciers - significant melting of old glaciers is already observed.The amount of oxygen dissolved in the oceans may decline, with adverse effect on  ocean life.

Some of the suggested Steps to Reduce Global Warming are:-

1. Switching over to cleaner energy e.g. Nuclear Energy.
2. Worldwide Plantation of trees.
3. Follow the environmental policy of ‘Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle’.
4. Use of fuel-efficient vehicles to reduce emissions of harmful gases.
5. By walking and cycling for short distance & vehicle pooling for long distances.
6. Using public transport.
7. Switching over to LED bulbs which uses two-thirds less energy and emits 70 percent less heat.

America, which causes global warming the most, has walked out of its commitment of reducing it. Therefore, it is all the more important for the entire world to ensure that the Global Warming is taken care of.