The Global Impact of Climate Change Psalm 95:5 states, “The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land.” (English Standard Version Bible, Psalm. 95.5). In this quote, the author David exhibits the importance of the earth, one that God himself has made, both land and sea. Such a gift should be treasured and nurtured, but most people do not know how the earth is being impacted by climate change, or most importantly how we can prevent its effects from escalating any further. Climate change is negatively impacting the world; economically, agriculturally, and geographically, and ways to prevent it include; establishing programs, enforcing organizations nationwide, and on a smaller scale, educating other on the concept, and personally
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Climate.gov defines global warming as, “it refers only to the Earth’s rising surface temperature.” They also note that, “global warming is one symptom of the much larger problem of human-caused climate change.” (Kennedy and Lindsey). This quote concludes that global warming is specifically regards the earth’s surface temperature. NASA defines climate change as, “a change in the typical or average weather of a region or city. This could be a change in a region 's average annual rainfall, for example. Or it could be a change in a city 's average temperature for a given month or season.” (Dumbar, 16). From this quote, it is easily identified that climate change differs from global warming in the matter that climate change pertains to various factors, where global warming is refers to one specific variable Likewise, climate change can pertain to the many different factors of climate. The Climate Change Crisis by Justin Healy, generalizes climate change by stating that climate change attributes to any long-term trends or shifts in climate over a period of time, around which climate variability is palpable year to year (Healey, 14). These changes that both Healey and Dumbar point out are due to the greenhouse effect and the alteration of the sun’s magnetic field …show more content…
Fracking is a gas extraction technique created in the late 1940s to obtain fossil energy deposits. The drill is then angled horizontally where a cement casing is installed as a channel for the large amount of water, fracking fluid, chemicals and sand that will fracture the sediments. These fractures enable the gas and oil to be removed from the rock beneath the earth’s surface (Hoffman). Various risks are involved when concerning fracking, a few are the disposal of waste that is involved, and the health problems that can occur from the pollution of water through this method. During this process, it is common for fracking sites to have a means of disposal on site. However, this is not the case across the board, many sites often ditch the waste in an injection well or ponds in the local area (Hoffman). The excess water from this waste can then be absorbed through surrounding area. Along with this factor, is the contamination of a town’s water supply when located near a fracking site. The exposure to the pollutants such as, benzene, toluene, and methane can lead to organ damage, birth defects, and nervous system disorders (Hoffman). With the major effects of both the burning of fossil fuels and hydrofracking, the outcome these actions have on the earth altogether are exponential. Climate Change’s effects on the world are endless. However, one of the most drastic ways it impacts our world is through its participation
Climate.gov defines global warming as, “it refers only to the Earth’s rising surface temperature.” They also note that, “global warming is one symptom of the much larger problem of human-caused climate change.” (Kennedy and Lindsey). This quote concludes that global warming is specifically regards the earth’s surface temperature. NASA defines climate change as, “a change in the typical or average weather of a region or city. This could be a change in a region 's average annual rainfall, for example. Or it could be a change in a city 's average temperature for a given month or season.” (Dumbar, 16). From this quote, it is easily identified that climate change differs from global warming in the matter that climate change pertains to various factors, where global warming is refers to one specific variable Likewise, climate change can pertain to the many different factors of climate. The Climate Change Crisis by Justin Healy, generalizes climate change by stating that climate change attributes to any long-term trends or shifts in climate over a period of time, around which climate variability is palpable year to year (Healey, 14). These changes that both Healey and Dumbar point out are due to the greenhouse effect and the alteration of the sun’s magnetic field …show more content…
Fracking is a gas extraction technique created in the late 1940s to obtain fossil energy deposits. The drill is then angled horizontally where a cement casing is installed as a channel for the large amount of water, fracking fluid, chemicals and sand that will fracture the sediments. These fractures enable the gas and oil to be removed from the rock beneath the earth’s surface (Hoffman). Various risks are involved when concerning fracking, a few are the disposal of waste that is involved, and the health problems that can occur from the pollution of water through this method. During this process, it is common for fracking sites to have a means of disposal on site. However, this is not the case across the board, many sites often ditch the waste in an injection well or ponds in the local area (Hoffman). The excess water from this waste can then be absorbed through surrounding area. Along with this factor, is the contamination of a town’s water supply when located near a fracking site. The exposure to the pollutants such as, benzene, toluene, and methane can lead to organ damage, birth defects, and nervous system disorders (Hoffman). With the major effects of both the burning of fossil fuels and hydrofracking, the outcome these actions have on the earth altogether are exponential. Climate Change’s effects on the world are endless. However, one of the most drastic ways it impacts our world is through its participation