Climate Change

Climate disaster greet us every morning-winters are getting milder, summers are getting warmer. But these are mere symptoms of the greater problem to come—severe climate disruption from overall global warming. To prevent climate change from leading to worldwide catastrophe, both developed and developing nations must take steps to sharply reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The current levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide stand at 387 parts per million (ppm),the highest levels in 650,000 years.World carbon dioxide emissions stood at almost 45 billions of tons in 2007. Under this scenario, world carbon dioxide emissions are forecast to rise significantly by 2050.

The world is combusting fossil fuel—coal, oil, and natural gas—at an unsustainable rate. At the same time, we are tearing down the natural world, which absorbs and stores carbon. Unless we undertake strong remedial measures in the very near future, greenhouse gases will continue to rise at a rate that puts the world at serious risk.

Steps to encourage energy-saving initiatives should have been taken 30 years ago.Population growth is overwhelming the earth and shows no signs of stabilizing at a sustainable level. The world population is forecast to add 75 million each year, growing to 11 billion to 12 billion. As the population increases, so too will energy demand, satisfied largely by burning fossil fuels.

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