Actual truth

To whomever it may concern,
The fact that you might not be aware of the scientific evidences presented by many people to advocate the occurrence of global warming is pretty reasonable. Perhaps you have not been given the opportunity to listen, or even get involved in such topic, because of your families interest. Being the CEO of major oil and Gas Company, your parents business stands a chance of collapsing, for multiple reasons allow me to further my explanation
Scientists have been able to connect the burning of fossil fuel to the cause of global warming. The burning of fossil fuel creates a mixture of what one can call “a cocktail like” gas combination or greenhouse gases according to Al Gore in An Inconvenient Truth. In this same documentary, Al Gore states that “one of the gases included in this mixture is CO2.” Furthermore, he thoroughly explains that “when the sun projects infrared gas radiation into the earth, sum of it is redirected to the atmosphere. Do to air pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuel, this infrared radiation is incapable of leaving the earth, as a result the earth gets warmer”. As I mentioned before, your lack of understanding of this specific matter is logic; however, you must be very open minded to comprehend this complicated issue.
While the earth gets warmer, the temperature increases and thus, ice caps in places like Greenland, and Alaska melt according to Elizabeth Kolbert in her article “The Climate of Man” ( Elizabeth , p.67). When evidences from both Al Gore and Elizabeth Kolbert are combined, one can conclude that CO2 is a catalyst in the cause of global warming. In addition, one can see a liaison between these bodies of evidence. Even though the evidence presented to support the cause of global warming is very strong, there are still individuals who are refusing to accept this matter as it is. Among this kind of individuals falls politicians, companies like Exxon, and your father.
Although scientist have done a great job in providing evidences of the cause of global warming, gas industries such as the one owned by your father would not consider it for multiple reasons. Gas industries are lucrative businesses that bring billions and billions of dollars. As the CEO of such industry, your father would be more likely to deny that they play a role in the cause of global warming because of the interests involved. The reason why you have not been exposed to this topic is, because your father is the CEO of a company that is a potential cause of global warming according to Al Gore in “An Inconvenient Truth”. Additionally, the evidence that certain individuals have provided to disprove the occurrence of global warming appear to be very strong and of much essence to people like your father. According to Mark Maslin’s book Global Warming a (very short story) “ice core data suggest atmospheric CO2 responds to global temperature, therefore, atmospheric CO2 cannot cause global temperature changes” (Mark p.60). This evidence suggest that CO2 cannot be the cause of climate change if its part of it. Also Doctor Tim Ball who is a former climatology professor at the University of Winnipeg , stated that “CO2 has no effect in the cause of global warming”. Such evidences are very helpful to individuals like your father because it supports their claim that CO2 has no effect on global warming.
To recapitulate, scientists have provided much evidence to support the fact that CO2 has a major role in the occurrence of global warming; however, individuals who disagree have also provided evidence to support their arguments. I believe individuals such as Tim Ball have used minor evidence to support their arguments, because the interest that people like your father would lose. In order for you and me to be alive by 2050, gas industries such as that of your father must cut down gas emissions.

Viewpoint on global warming

Global warming appears to be an issue that torments the life of many people. In some cases it is viewed as a very critical situation that could amount to disastrous effects, and in other cases, it is taken less seriously. Professor John Adams quotes in this article that the issue of global warming “depends on how we view nature as a risk”. This is such a strong way of analyzing the situation because some people may just not be intelligent enough to understand how serious the issue is. In other terms, what John Adams is suggesting is that, the issue of global warming is kind of a psychological issue. Its importance depends on ones beliefs and convictions. This article goes on to explain the four myths of nature that John Adams has came up with, to view the different perspective that people may have concerning global warming. These four myths clearly demonstrate the different views that individuals may have about global warming. Some may take it as a world threat, while others could consider its occurrence to be slim or very unlikely. The issue of global warming is just as important as one makes it. If we can all predict that global warming is going to happen, we’ll be better prepared or know how to address it better as stated by John Adams. I personally believe that man kind could only learn affectively after he or she has been hurt. In order for certain individuals to view global warming as a more serious issue, they must see its effects on an entire population

Manhattan in water

Being a New Yorker make me feel so proud because of all the privileges I have. Across the world, there are many children of my age who wish they were as fortunate as I am. Although I am proud to live in the most beautiful city in the world, I am baffled by the fact that the existence of this beautiful site is at stake. The rapid change of climate, and rise of sea level, puts one of the busiest boroughs in critical conditions. Seeing what Manhattan might look like in a couple of years of sea level continues to increase really hurts me. Where Wall Street is located could be under water if no major actions are taken. This issue had been brought to attention years before, but politicians neglected the harmful effects. At present time that one of the most active places in the world stands in a very dangerous condition, many are still refusing to accept reality and face the truth of the matter. While climate change, sea level continues to rise, politicians and many are still not addressing the matter. To decrease the chances of such rise on sea level, scientists from all over the globe need to work together. Manhattan and many other places in the world that include Africa, China, and India need to be saved from this fast approaching natural disaster.

climate change

Emile Keller
Climate Change/ Global warming
The over used statement “the world is coming to an end” would soon be taken into considerations thanks to scientific research. The issue of Global Warming has been neglected by non science affiliated individuals, and politicians while the countless evidences are crystal clear. They are presented to us in news paper articles, documentaries, and even in cartoons, but the public seems not to be aware of this. In Chapter one, of “What is Global warming”, it is stated that “politicians argue that the climate system is very insensitive to changes in atmospheric CO2 so very little will happen in the future”. The documentary “An Inconvenient truth” narrated by Al Gore for instance, describes in prolific details, what is happening in different parts of the world as a result of Climate change. One specific aspect touched on this documentary is the influence of green house gases in climate change. According to “An Inconvenient Truth”, the earth spins on its axis around the sun. During this process, the earth absorbs heat projected by the sun called infrared radiation. This heat also, goes in lakes, oceans and the atmosphere; however it is blocked by a composition of substances called greenhouse gases. Stated by Al Gore in “An Inconvenient Truth”, “greenhouse gases prevents infrared radiation from leaving the earth, and thus the earth gets warmer”, which amount to a temperature increase. Additionally he goes on to say that “as temperature increases, wind velocity increases also and precipitation is the finale result” across the world.
Global warming is affecting many parts of the world but yet actions are not being taken. Another example presented by Al Gore, is “the melting of the ice caps in the Kilimanjaro” over a short period of time. As we continue to burn fossil fuel and cut down trees, the atmosphere continues to get polluted by gases that include CO2. “More CO2 causes the temperature to get warmer” according to Al Gore in An Inconvenient Truth. As temperature gets warmer, ice sheets across the world rapidly melt, and thus we experience a raise in water level. This raise in water is the cause of massive flooding in India and in China.
A quick remedy for global warming would be very much appreciated by those who are well aware of its harmful effects. On this term, comes the effect of global warming on an innocent continent like Africa. “As Al Gore reports, lake Chad has dried completely in Darfur”, leaving resident extremely dehydrated. Another example provided by Al Gore in An Inconvenient Truth is the “diminishing of ice caps by forty percent” in Green Land. As the ice caps continue to melt, various places like India are experiencing flood. If the ice cap in Greenland was to melt completely New York, San Francisco and many other coastal cities would be flooded. The cause of this fast occurring melt down of ice cap has been found and presented to the world. In Mark Maslims’ article titled “what is global warming”, it is stated that “the distribution of solar radiation to earth, is thought to cause the waxing and waning of the ice ages”. As strong as this evidence presented proves to be, the majority of the world still remains oblivious of the matter. The world will be in a major flood if we continue to ignore this issue and take no measure.

The climate of Man

Emile Keller
Writing assignment
The Climate of Man
The disastrous effects of global warming are rapidly increasing in the four corners of the universe as deforestation and the burning of fossil fuel becomes perpetual. This fact is strongly supported by the fast pacing changes occurring in cold places like Alaska, Arctic Ocean, and Greenland. Scientists have been able to provide sufficient evidence that support the harmful effects of global warming and have also predicted possible natural disasters. One effect of Global warming in Alaska applies to hunting. According to Elizabeth Kolberts’ article The Climate of Man in the New Yorker, “men in Shismaref hunted for seals by driving out over the sea ice with dogsleds.” Beginning during the nineteen nineties, this changed when the hunters notice the quick melting of this massive ice sea. At present time it is extremely dangerous to hunt using snowmobiles as the usage of boat has become frequent. Additionally global warming has also increased the occurrence of natural disasters such as heavy storms. Elizabeth’s article goes on to state that “a storm in October, nineteen ninety seven, scoured away a hundred and twenty five foot wide strip from the northern side of Shismaref”, resulting to the destruction of many homes. These are just the effect of Global warming in Alaska, while the damages are in counting in other parts of the world.
Global Warming has also affected ice caps in Greenland. The temperature has increased over a single decade. This rapid increase in temperature amounted to the reappearance of a plant called Dryas octopetala, which only appears in areas experiencing rapid warming. The effects of Global Warming in Greenland have also led to the “collapse of the West Antarctic ice Sheet”, according to Elizabeth’s article. This ice sheet also “holds enough water to raise sea levels worldwide by twenty-three feet”. As ice caps continue to melt in areas that use to be extremely cold, water continue to raise at sea level. This increase would eventually amount to the flooding of coastal areas in the up coming years.
Despite the many scientific evidence presented by scientist and multiple organizations, political leader have yet to take serious measures. Even though potential solutions have been proposed to slow down this inevitable process, many are still unaware of this matter if not, refusing to accept it. Elizabeth ends this article with a shocking fact “in another decade or so, many ice caps will be invisible” which will lead to a possible world flood.

Global Warming

Scientist believe that the burning of fossil fuel and deforestation will amount to catastrophic disasters by the year 2100 if serious measures are not taken. Several potential outcomes specifically emphasized include massive increase in floods, droughts, storms, as well as severe changes in health, economy, and agriculture. If man kind continues to ignore this issue, the threats may become global and the most affected would be the poorest.