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Today's word: Global Warming
Definition: No pun intended, but global warming is one of the hottest topics out there. Scientists and environmentalists believe that the continuing rise in the earth's temperature is due to the enormous amount of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and the like) that we humans are putting into the air. The term has been buzzing around since 1975, but the discussion has ramped up in the past few years thanks to awareness-raising by movies like An Inconvenient Truth.
That doesn't mean everyone is convinced: Many people are skeptical, saying that temperature changes are natural and inevitable. While the last decade has been the warmest ten years on Earth, according to NASA, some believe that the statistics are incorrect or irrelevant.
Whatever you believe, it doesn't hurt to read up on what we can do to stop global warming -- or just be more conscious of our actions towards the environment. Stop Global Warming has plenty of tips, ranging from the ones you probably already know and obey (CFLs! Shorter showers! Buy local!) to those that you could use some refreshing on. (Are we the only ones that forgot about changing the AC filter?)
Verdict: We're voting for the real deal on this one. Don't agree? Not sure? Read up below.
External Resources:
Natural Resources Defense Council
GlobalWarming.org
The New York Times
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ReplyGlobal warming has an immense effect on our environment. As the temperature of oceans rises, so will the probability of more frequent and stronger hurricanes, Increased probability and intensity of droughts and heat waves and also there are many other reasons which are lead due to it.
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