What does Global warming do?
Impacts of global warming include natural disasters, such as droughts, heat waves, and floods. Below are the explanations about the impact of global warming :
- Glaciers will start to disappear
Snowmelts occur, causing droughts and water shortages. The air and ocean will become colder, so the risk of typhoons and hurricanes occurring increases. Glaciers disappearing also cause coastal erosions, carrying away components from the sand.
Antarctica's glaciers are melting very quickly. Animals lose their habitat (for example: polar bears).
- Rising sea levels
This happens because of thermal expansion (when water expands when it is warm), and glaciers melting. When glaciers and icebergs melt, they become water. These icy plains are huge, it is enough to flood lots of land with it. Antarctica's glaciers are melting quickly if the whole of Antarctica melts, that would be a lot of seawater.
- Forests, farms, and cities will face new problems
Examples: Floods and heavy downpour levels. This can harm and disturb ocean life, such as fish.
- High levels of air pollution
This can cause asthma and allergies.
How can we prevent global warming from happening?
- Save energy
Examples are turning on the lights during the daytime or when we don't have to use them, and turning off the air conditioner when the room is cold. These appliances come from burnt coal.
- Walk, use a bike, or use public transport
