Global Warming

Global warming has become an eviromental issue as it has a devastating effect on the earth. Due to a hole in the ozone layer, the Sun's harmful UV rays are able to reach us and the temperature of the Earth is rising as a result, resulting in a change of climate. This causes an increase in problems such as heat exhaustion, respiratory problems and skin cancer.

Global warming also causes glaciers from all over the world to melt resulting in flash floods, glacier overflow and an inrease in the the water level in rivers and seas.
The threat of Global warming is caused by an excess of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, a gas emitted by power plants, cars, airplanes and even buildings. These gases trap heat in the air, resulting in global warming which in turn causes the icebergs to melt.

The other cause is deforestation. Us humans have cut down millions of trees which help reduce approximately 2 billion tons of carbon dioxide every year.
We can reduce global warming by turning off all electrical appliances when not in use ( this also saves money on electrical bills ), taking public transport rather than driving your own car. We can also use recycled paper, compact fluorescent bulbs and using a fan instead of an air conditioner at night. All these examples help save electricity, paper and also help reduce the pollution tin the air.

Therefore, to reduce global warming, we must all do our part to reduce, reuse and recyele to overcome this threat.