I. Introduction
Human effects are the main source of global warming, according to the National Climate Assessment, particularly the carbon pollution we generate by burning fossil fuels and the pollution-capturing we prevent by destroying forests. We produce carbon dioxide, methane, soot, and other pollutants into the atmosphere, which acts as a blanket, trapping the sun's heat and causing the world to warm. The earth's climatic system, including its land, atmosphere, oceans, and ice, is changing in profound ways as a result of this warming.
Long-term effects of climate change are expected to include decreased sea ice and increased permafrost thawing, increased heat waves and heavy precipitation, and decreased water resources in semi-arid regions, according to scientists.
Talking about climate change with family and friends is one of the simplest and most important things anyone can do. We understand that these discussions can seem like a formula for strife and resentment. It all begins with getting to know individuals where they are.
II. Objectives
Main Objective: The concept paper aims to achieve its general objective of understanding the effects of global warming on the future by focusing on the following specific goals:
To clarify what global warming is and what the consequences might be if we don't take this seriously.
To add existing knowledge on what we already know about global warming's causes and effects.
To gather data or information regarding global warming's various effects and how these affect humans, nature, animals, food, water, energy, and health.
III. Purpose
The purpose of the study is to look at the consequences of Global Warming on us, and the long-term consequences of global warming continues to affect our planet. The study aims to answer the following questions:
1. Does deforestation contribute to climate change?
2. How is climate change affecting people?
3. What happens if we do nothing to stop climate change?
IV. Description
Deforestation does, in fact, contribute to climate change in a couple of ways. Because forests are one of our most significant natural carbon storage systems, they lose their ability to store greenhouse gases when they are cut down. Even more, carbon is released into the atmosphere when trees are burned.
Forests are among the most effective "natural climate solutions" available on the planet. We might accomplish up to one-third of the emission reductions needed by 2030 to keep global temperatures from rising more than 2°C (3.6°C) if we can delay or stop deforestation and manage natural land to maintain it healthy. That's the same as putting an end to all oil-burning around the world.
Global temperatures are expected to rise by 2-4 °C (3-7 °F) by the end of the century if we do not take extra effort to reduce the current climate impacts. This level of warming could cause catastrophic melting of the ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica, as well as a rise in sea levels that would drown most major worldwide coastal cities. The wildlife we adore, as well as their habitats, will be eliminated, resulting in mass extinction. Superstorms, droughts, and heat waves would become more frequent and severe, resulting in catastrophic health problems and sickness. A decrease in agricultural production would almost certainly result in global food shortages and catastrophe. Water supplies would be exhausted all throughout the world, leaving certain areas uninhabitable.
Climate change is hurting people all around the world, from stressing agricultural systems to making regions less habitable. You may have noticed how weather patterns are shifting around you, or how storms are becoming more common and violent in the summer. Perhaps you're dealing with more severe flooding or wildfires in your area. Rising sea levels are causing streets to flood during high tides in several areas, resulting in "sunny day flooding." Because the sea level has risen to the point where its original position is no longer habitable, some entire coastal communities in Alaska are being relocated.
Climate change also intensifies the risk of human-caused conflict due to a lack of resources such as food and water, which becomes less reliable as growing seasons change and seasons become less predictable. Many of these consequences are disproportionately experienced by low-income, Indigenous, or marginalized people. Many of the world's poorest countries are the earliest and most severely affected by climate change, despite contributing significantly less to the increase in carbon emissions that produced the warming in the first place.
V. Support
This problem does have a massive impact on our planet, especially if we do not take some an action about it, so if you can view this, kindly enlighten each other by deleting unread emails, saving electricity, saving water, driving less, planting more trees, avoiding smoking, unplugging electronics you don't use, using an electric fan instead of aircon, using LED lights, and lastly spreading awareness to your family, loved ones, and friends. Let's tell all this together: LET THE EARTH BREATHE.
I hope you have learned something from me, patunayan natin ngayon ang sinabi ni Rizal noon na: "Ang kabataan ay ang pag-asa ng bayan."
VI. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this topic, you can contact me by:
Name: Kimberly Monje
E-mail Address: Kimberlymonje41@gmail.com
Phone Number: 09275139825