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Global Warming

The problem is real. Global Warming is starting to affect us in the hear and now. I read the article in the USA today about Global Warming and how it is soon to become a large problem. James Hanson of the NASA did a recent study and has concluded that the earth has started trapping more energy from the sun than releasing it back into it. The estimates are now appearing about the 2-10 degree increase by the year 2100. This is a major concern for the new generation that is coming for that decade.
I think that after reading the article "The debate's over: Globe is warming" that we can no longer toss this aside. Jeffrey Immelt, GE spokesman, says their company is willing to spend $1.5 billion to research conservation, greenhouse gases, and pollution. The ICPP has estimated that in the wet regions the rainfall will increase up to 20% and in arid regions it will decrease up to 20%. That will cause both drought and floods, two things that affect not only the temperature but can affect the lives and living conditions for many people.
They Also say that there is about 1.2-2.8 trillion tons of carbon from carbon dioxide that floats throughout our atmosphere. This will affect the pollution problem that our world already has and it will effect the economy; with the layoff of workers and prices increasing.
Personally I think that we have to take this problem and run with it. We have to put an end to this whole situation. I think that we should look more into energy saving opportunities such as hybrid cars, more efficient air conditioners, etc. We need to focus more on getting rid of fossil fuels and pollution and about the problem that lays close to the near future.
After I read this article it changed my mind and helped me realize how large of a problem that this could cause. I will also like to find ways to help find a solution to solving this issue.

posted by Anonymous @ 9/19/2006 08:25:00 PM