Global Warming

Greenhouse Effect

Greenhouse Gases - those gases that contribute effectively in retaining heat in the atmosphere

Global Warming - rise in atmospheric temperatures which is not confined to one region but has a global impact due to the greenhouse effect

Greenhouse Gases

Carbon dioxide - 55%

Water vapour - Variable

Methane - 15%

Chlorofluorocarbons - 10-24%

Nitrogen oxides - 6%

Ozone

Impact

Climatic

Ecosystem

Geographic

Agricultural

Increase in melting of ice caps

Rise in sea levels

Coastal flooding and erosion

More rainfall

Shorter and wetter winters

Destruction of ecosystem

Extinction of Species

Affects lifecycle, survival of trees

Affects soil fertility and soil water

Ways to Reduce

Use different fuels

Induce more growth of plantations, forests

Use different forms of energy

Formulate new eco-friendly policies

Reduce burning of forest, biomass