Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Global warming (Project 7)
Ali Adel A. Al Sajwani
Professor: Hedley Butterfield
English: 174
Project 7
18 May 2009
Global Warming is the increase in the average earth's surface temperature. After many years of scientific investigations and real- worldwide observations, global warming became the major sensitive international issue. During my research on this subject, I was surprised to find out countless political and scientific contradictions regarding the matter. In my work below, first of all I would like to give a larger explanation of the global warming concept followed by some scientists’ hypotheses about how to prevent it, then mention numerous scientific disagreements and international political manipulations.
Global warming could be described as the world's surface temperature growth continuous caused by the increase of heat- trapping gases in the atmosphere. Heat – trapping or greenhouse gases (one of them is carbon dioxide) preserve our earth's warmth by trapping radiant sun's energy and preventing it to be re-radiated back into space. However, some scientists are worried that increased greenhouse gases intensity in the atmosphere can trap more heat that will result in environmental disasters. According to the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change organization IPCC established in 1988, average earth's surface temperature increased from 0.4 to 0.8 Celsius degrees during the 20th century, particularly throughout the two periods: 1910 to 1945 and 1976 to 2000. Furthermore, international scientific observations confirmed enormous weather alteration effects on the nature – rapidly declining snow cover and ice level in the North Pole, mountain glaciers, increase in the average sea level, rainfall, floods, cloud cover and the extreme weather conditions in different parts of the world. Some scientists forecast that continuous global warming could drastically harm the environment, human health, economy, agriculture, ecosystems, worldwide flora and fauna .Former USA Vice President Al Gore, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his efforts in highlighting global warming dangers, stated that "If we did not take action to solve this crisis, it could indeed threaten the future of human civilization ". (" Al Gore Quotes 2009 ") . To avoid such a catastrophe, many scientists and environmentalists suggest that along with worldwide governments and businesses making environment saving decisions, individuals must contribute to carbon dioxide discharge reduction by efficiently driving cars and using fuel, reducing waste, reusing, recycling, replacing regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, saving electricity, spreading public awareness about the issue, using less hot water and planting trees to make our planet greener. Thomas Lovejoy, the scientist of Smithsonian Institution also stressed humankind’s importance in battling the issue - "The planet is about to break out with fever, indeed it my already have, and we (human beings) are the disease. We should be at war with ourselves and our lifestyles." (" Global Warming Quotes & Climate Change Quotes 2009 "). It sounds very dramatic and frightening. However, some scientists have different opinions about global warming and the human race’s involvement in it. After the award to former US vice president Al Gore and the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change of the Nobel Peace Prize, hundreds of scientists signed the Oregon Petition that Al Gore’s report wasn’t based on real facts or research and it is a complete fraud. A large number of well-known scientists issued statements that the global warming and cooling is a cycle of nature unrelated to human behavior and is caused primarily by the cyclical variations in solar output. Here I would like to cite Jonathan Shell -"We have to offer up scary scenarios, make simplified, dramatic statements, and make little mention of any doubts we may have. Each of us has to decide what the right balance is between being effective and being honest." (Milloy, Steven J. "Kyoto Protocol:Mysticism Undermines Clear Thinking"). However, the mess surrounding the global warming concept doesn’t end here. Skeptics relate scientific disagreements to international political and governmental policies linked to economic growth that could be seriously affected by decreased energy utilization and carbon dioxide emissions reduction. In addition to it, scientists estimated that Arctic land under its ice& snow cover has approximately 25% of the world unexploited gas, oil and other natural resources that could be soon accessible if the global warming continues. This estimation already caused disputes over Arctic territories between leading world countries (Denmark, Russia, Canada, Norway, USA, etc.) and it seems that world leaders completely forgot that “we shall continue to work to protect our environment and our wildlife, as did our forefathers before us. It is our duty, and, if we fail, our children, rightly, will reproach us for squandering an essential part of their inheritance” as once great UAE leader His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan said. (Abed, Ibrahim Al, Paula Vine, and Peter Hellyer, eds. United Arab Emirates Yearbook 2005. London: Trident P Ltd, 2005).
In my opinion, it doesn’t matter if global warming is caused by humankind or solar output. Even if the global warming carbon gases emission theory is wrong, I still believe that we (people) will do the right thing for us and our future generations if we will try to live in a less polluted environment.
Bibliography:
Abed, Ibrahim Al, Paula Vine, and Peter Hellyer, eds. United Arab Emirates Yearbook 2005. London: Trident P Ltd, 2005.
Global warming for kids: A simple explanation of climate change from Explain that Stuff! 6 Apr. 2009. 16 May 2009.
"Global warming." Kids.NetAu-Encyclopedia Global warming. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. 16 May 2009.
"Global Warming Quotes & Climate Change Quotes: Human-Caused Global Warming Advocates/Supporters." C3: Global Warming Quotes&Climate Change Quotes:Human-Caused Global Warming Advocates/Suppor. 16 May 2009.
"Global Warming Quotes & Climate Change Quotes: Human-Caused Global Warming Advocates/Supporters." C3: Global Warming Quotes&Climate Change Quotes:Human-Caused Global Warming Advocates/Suppor. 16 May 2009.
Global Warming- Top10 Things You Can Do To Reduce Global Warming. Larry West, About.com. 16 May 2009.
Gore Al. "Al Gore Quotes." Al Gore Quotes - American Politician. Woopidoo quotations. 16 May 2009.
Milloy, Steven J. "Kyoto Protocol:Mysticism Undermines Clear Thinking." Kyoto Protocol:Mysticism Undermines Clear Thinking. 1998. By WestLake Solutions, Inc. 16 May 2009.
Technology, climate change spark race to claim Arctic resources - USATODAY.com. 3 Dec. 2007. Newspaper USATODAY. 16 May 2009.
Unruh, Bob. "Hundreds of scientists reject global warming Basing policy on carbon dioxide levels." 21 Dec. 2007. WorldNetDaily.com. 16 May 2009.
Professor: Hedley Butterfield
English: 174
Project 7
18 May 2009
Global Warming is the increase in the average earth's surface temperature. After many years of scientific investigations and real- worldwide observations, global warming became the major sensitive international issue. During my research on this subject, I was surprised to find out countless political and scientific contradictions regarding the matter. In my work below, first of all I would like to give a larger explanation of the global warming concept followed by some scientists’ hypotheses about how to prevent it, then mention numerous scientific disagreements and international political manipulations.
Global warming could be described as the world's surface temperature growth continuous caused by the increase of heat- trapping gases in the atmosphere. Heat – trapping or greenhouse gases (one of them is carbon dioxide) preserve our earth's warmth by trapping radiant sun's energy and preventing it to be re-radiated back into space. However, some scientists are worried that increased greenhouse gases intensity in the atmosphere can trap more heat that will result in environmental disasters. According to the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change organization IPCC established in 1988, average earth's surface temperature increased from 0.4 to 0.8 Celsius degrees during the 20th century, particularly throughout the two periods: 1910 to 1945 and 1976 to 2000. Furthermore, international scientific observations confirmed enormous weather alteration effects on the nature – rapidly declining snow cover and ice level in the North Pole, mountain glaciers, increase in the average sea level, rainfall, floods, cloud cover and the extreme weather conditions in different parts of the world. Some scientists forecast that continuous global warming could drastically harm the environment, human health, economy, agriculture, ecosystems, worldwide flora and fauna .Former USA Vice President Al Gore, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his efforts in highlighting global warming dangers, stated that "If we did not take action to solve this crisis, it could indeed threaten the future of human civilization ". (" Al Gore Quotes 2009 ") . To avoid such a catastrophe, many scientists and environmentalists suggest that along with worldwide governments and businesses making environment saving decisions, individuals must contribute to carbon dioxide discharge reduction by efficiently driving cars and using fuel, reducing waste, reusing, recycling, replacing regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, saving electricity, spreading public awareness about the issue, using less hot water and planting trees to make our planet greener. Thomas Lovejoy, the scientist of Smithsonian Institution also stressed humankind’s importance in battling the issue - "The planet is about to break out with fever, indeed it my already have, and we (human beings) are the disease. We should be at war with ourselves and our lifestyles." (" Global Warming Quotes & Climate Change Quotes 2009 "). It sounds very dramatic and frightening. However, some scientists have different opinions about global warming and the human race’s involvement in it. After the award to former US vice president Al Gore and the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change of the Nobel Peace Prize, hundreds of scientists signed the Oregon Petition that Al Gore’s report wasn’t based on real facts or research and it is a complete fraud. A large number of well-known scientists issued statements that the global warming and cooling is a cycle of nature unrelated to human behavior and is caused primarily by the cyclical variations in solar output. Here I would like to cite Jonathan Shell -"We have to offer up scary scenarios, make simplified, dramatic statements, and make little mention of any doubts we may have. Each of us has to decide what the right balance is between being effective and being honest." (Milloy, Steven J. "Kyoto Protocol:Mysticism Undermines Clear Thinking"). However, the mess surrounding the global warming concept doesn’t end here. Skeptics relate scientific disagreements to international political and governmental policies linked to economic growth that could be seriously affected by decreased energy utilization and carbon dioxide emissions reduction. In addition to it, scientists estimated that Arctic land under its ice& snow cover has approximately 25% of the world unexploited gas, oil and other natural resources that could be soon accessible if the global warming continues. This estimation already caused disputes over Arctic territories between leading world countries (Denmark, Russia, Canada, Norway, USA, etc.) and it seems that world leaders completely forgot that “we shall continue to work to protect our environment and our wildlife, as did our forefathers before us. It is our duty, and, if we fail, our children, rightly, will reproach us for squandering an essential part of their inheritance” as once great UAE leader His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan said. (Abed, Ibrahim Al, Paula Vine, and Peter Hellyer, eds. United Arab Emirates Yearbook 2005. London: Trident P Ltd, 2005).
In my opinion, it doesn’t matter if global warming is caused by humankind or solar output. Even if the global warming carbon gases emission theory is wrong, I still believe that we (people) will do the right thing for us and our future generations if we will try to live in a less polluted environment.
Bibliography:
Abed, Ibrahim Al, Paula Vine, and Peter Hellyer, eds. United Arab Emirates Yearbook 2005. London: Trident P Ltd, 2005.
Global warming for kids: A simple explanation of climate change from Explain that Stuff! 6 Apr. 2009. 16 May 2009
"Global warming." Kids.NetAu-Encyclopedia Global warming. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. 16 May 2009
"Global Warming Quotes & Climate Change Quotes: Human-Caused Global Warming Advocates/Supporters." C3: Global Warming Quotes&Climate Change Quotes:Human-Caused Global Warming Advocates/Suppor. 16 May 2009
"Global Warming Quotes & Climate Change Quotes: Human-Caused Global Warming Advocates/Supporters." C3: Global Warming Quotes&Climate Change Quotes:Human-Caused Global Warming Advocates/Suppor. 16 May 2009
Global Warming- Top10 Things You Can Do To Reduce Global Warming. Larry West, About.com. 16 May 2009
Gore Al. "Al Gore Quotes." Al Gore Quotes - American Politician. Woopidoo quotations. 16 May 2009
Milloy, Steven J. "Kyoto Protocol:Mysticism Undermines Clear Thinking." Kyoto Protocol:Mysticism Undermines Clear Thinking. 1998. By WestLake Solutions, Inc. 16 May 2009
Technology, climate change spark race to claim Arctic resources - USATODAY.com. 3 Dec. 2007. Newspaper USATODAY. 16 May 2009
Unruh, Bob. "Hundreds of scientists reject global warming Basing policy on carbon dioxide levels." 21 Dec. 2007. WorldNetDaily.com. 16 May 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Cool cities
Many problems are happening in the big cities when the government is trying to build the cool cities in order to reduce the CO2 that is sorunding the air. A lot of cars, motorbike bus and trucks are causing the increase in the temperature. Japan and Abu Dhabi are some of the counters who are trying to decrease the CO2 because the population is increasing very fast and everyone is using the transportation to reach his destination therefore the CO2 rate are high. Come company in Abu Dhabi are trying to reduce the global warming by making a cool city, In Abu Dhabi the government has spent a lot of money to build this city and they use electric cars, buses and a lot of other things but on the other hand the people in the cool cities they are using bicycles and boats to transport, 90 % of carbon dioxide emitted into the air comes from the buildings and transports. The Japanese people reduce 60% of CO2 by SDCJ Company and this thing helped a lot of people there. These cool cities are helping us to have a batter live and a nice environment for the moment and in the future for our children with no pollution in the air surrounding us. In the UAE, the government is trying their best to help the world deal with the global warming with its serious problems.
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