ppt课件-global warming,the endof lifeas we know it（全球变暖,lifeas我们知道它的结束）.pptVIP

Global Warming, the End of Life as We Know It? The Naysayers View Definition of Global Warming The increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s near-surface air and oceans in recent decades and its projected continuation. “Greenhouse Effect” “Greenhouse Effect” Some Causes of Global Warming Anthropogenous Causes (Industrialization) CO2 emissions Burning of fossil fuels Deforestation Methane Livestock Nitrous oxide Agricultural activities Fertilizers Natural Causes Solar variation Volcanoes Orbital forcing Atmospheric greenhouse gasses (major) Water vapor Carbon dioxide Methane Nitrous oxide ozone The Connection High levels of CO2 in the atmosphere have been linked to elevated global temperatures and climate changes However …. Keep in mind the earth has gone through many natural temperature cycles before. / S. Fred Singer.doc Some Possible Outcomes of Continued Global Warming Further Glacial Retreat (melting/disappearance) Worldwide sea levels could rise (.36 – 2.5 ft, till 2100) Positive feedbacks causing further warming Weather events Changes in precipitation Less rain some areas, flooding in others More frequent and extreme weather events Changes in agricultural yields Increased incidences and areas of diseases The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Established in 1988 by the parent organizations, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) The Role of IPCC: “Assess on a comprehensive, objective, open and transparent basis the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant to understanding the scientific basis of risk of human-induced climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation” This agency does NOT carry out research or monitor climate data The basic assessments made are on peer reviewed and published scientific/ technical literature. Divided into three Working Groups and a Task Force Getting ready to release their Fourth