Vol. 8 No. 1 (2009): Mapana Journal of Sciences
Research Articles

Global Warming - Its Causes & Effects

Nalinakashi M. A.
Vijaya Degree College, Bangalore
Nagaraja Rao C.
Vijaya Degree College, Bangalore
S. Sundareshan
Vijaya Degree College, Bangalore

Published 2009-05-31

Abstract

One of the most current and widely discussed factors, which could lead to the ultimate end of existence of Earth and man, is global warming and its devastating effects. Scientists have asked how fast the Earth is heating up, and how the warming effects on Earth may affect crops and climatic conditions. Several current trends clearly demonstrate that global warming is directly impacting on; rising sea levels, the melting of icecaps, and significant worldwide climatic changes. This article will i) explains the degree of destruction caused by global warming; contributing factors to warming, and ii) discusses what we can do to prevent the rate of increase in global warming.