Abstract:Global warming, also commonly referred to as climate change or the greenhouse gas effect, refers to the precipitous rise in the average temperature of the Earth caused by industrial society. The burni...Global warming, also commonly referred to as climate change or the greenhouse gas effect, refers to the precipitous rise in the average temperature of the Earth caused by industrial society. The burning of fossil fuels increases the accumulation of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, causing global warming. The international scientific community has warned that without drastic reductions in the level of greenhouse gas emissions, the Earth's natural systems will be greatly altered and humanity will face numerous negative consequences, possibly making it the overarching crisis of our time.Read More
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-03-13
Language: en
Type: other
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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