The Grave Problem of Global Warming

Though the issue of global warming is nothing new to us, we are still not able to curtail it or its harmful effects.

Global warming is negatively affecting life on earth, and things will continue to get worse if we do not control the factors resulting in global warming.

Since the 1950s, the climb in average temperature of the earth’s environment is affecting the natural balance. Global warming is harmfully affecting life on earth, and things will continue to worsen if we do not control the factors leading to global warming.

The extensive burning of fossil fuel began with the industrial revolution, which is in fact is a major source of greenhouse gas releases, especially carbon dioxide. Industrial development, coal mining, gas field leakages and car emissions all contribute to the occurrence of global warming. 

 Agriculture is another major cause of global warming. About 14% of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are released by agriculture and farming. Livestock farming, on the other hand, emits huge amounts of methane, a major contributor to world’s greenhouse gases. Conditions are made worse by deforestation and using the cleared land for farming, thus contributing to a vicious cycle.

Global warming is a serious issue which needs immediate attention of the scientific community, governments, corporate sector and consumers of industrial and agricultural products. We need to learn to curtail our consumption rates and ensure the preservation of the earth’s resources. Above all, we need to respect our planet and the life on it, its natural reserves and its conservation.