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Global warming

Problems and solutions

By Haseeb Ahmad KhanPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Climate change, sometimes referred to as global warming, is one of the most urgent problems confronting humanity today. It results from the atmospheric buildup of greenhouse gases, which trap heat and raise the Earth's temperature. Rising sea levels, more frequent and severe weather events, and the disappearance of biodiversity are just a few of the far-reaching repercussions of global warming. Thankfully, there are actions we can do to deal with this issue.

Understanding the causes of global warming is the first step towards combating it. The use of fossil fuels, including coal, oil, and gas, is the primary contributor to global warming. These fuels cause the atmosphere to absorb greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. Deforestation, agriculture, and transportation are among the more human activities that contribute to global warming.

worldwide warming's impacts are already being felt on a worldwide scale. Sea levels are rising as a result of the Arctic sea ice melting at an alarming rate, endangering the homes of polar bears and other Arctic wildlife. The frequency and severity of storms and floods are increasing, while heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires are getting more frequent. In addition to affecting the environment, these consequences also hurt people's health and standard of living.

We must cut back on our greenhouse gas output to combat global warming. This may be done in a variety of ways. Making the move to greener energy sources is one method. Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower all don't release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Governments may promote the use of these energy sources by enacting laws that include subsidies, tax breaks, and carbon pricing.

Enhancing energy efficiency is another strategy to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing waste and utilizing more energy-efficient buildings and equipment are two ways to achieve this. Governments may also promote energy efficiency by establishing requirements for the efficiency of buildings and appliances and by offering financial incentives to people, corporations, and other organizations that adopt energy-efficient technology.

Another crucial element in combating global warming is to lessen deforestation and encourage replanting. Increasing the number of trees in a landscape can assist to lower greenhouse gas emissions since plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air. Governments may aid reforestation efforts by offering financial incentives to organizations and private citizens to plant trees as well as by preventing the destruction of forests.

We need to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in addition to making adjustments to deal with the consequences of global warming that are already being felt. This may be accomplished by creating infrastructure that is more resistant to climate change effects such as droughts, increased storm frequency and severity, and sea level rise. Governments might also spend money on new technology research and development that will aid in climatic adaptation.

International collaboration is a crucial component in combating global warming. There must be a worldwide response to the issue of climate change. Aiming to keep global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the Paris Agreement was ratified by 195 nations in 2015. Countries have vowed to cut their emissions of greenhouse gases and to step up their efforts over time. The collaboration and commitment of all nations will be essential for the Paris Agreement to be a success.

In conclusion, there is a severe issue with global warming that has to be addressed quickly. To mitigate the impacts of climate change, we must cut our emissions of greenhouse gases. To solve this global issue, international cooperation is also necessary. Each of these groups—governments, corporations, and people—has a responsibility to combat global warming. We can build a more resilient and sustainable future for ourselves and future generations by acting today.

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Haseeb Ahmad Khan

Haseeb Ahmad is an accomplished M. Phil scholar with a specialization in Physics. Their research interests include Material science.

In short, an M. Phil scholar in physics is motivated to learn and share information.

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