Global Warming

How does global warming affect our living?

Global Warming affects
living!
Nearly all land areas are seeing more hot days and
heat waves; 2020 was one of the hottest years on
record. Higher temperatures increase heat-related
illnesses and can make it more difficult to work and
move around. Wildfires start more easily and spread
more rapidly when conditions are hotter. Warmer
temperatures over time are changing weather patterns
and disrupting the usual balance of nature. This poses
many risks to human beings and all other forms of
life on Earth. Global warming creates issues in our
living. Our health is getting weaker and weaker as the
plants die out. Global warming spread in the entire
world and it creates global issues. Global warming is
the long-term heating of Earth's climate system
observed since the pre-industrial period (between
1850 and 1900) due to human activities, primarily
fossil fuel burning, which increases heat-trapping
greenhouse gas Climate change refers to long-term
shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These
shifts may be natural, but since the 1800s, human
activities have been the main driver of climate
change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels
(like coal, oil and gas), which produces heat-trapping
gas levels in Earth's atmosphere.
How to prevent from global
warming?
How can we stop global warming?
No more global warming!
Much of our electricity and heat is powered by coal, oil
and gas. Use less energy by lowering your heating and
cooling, switching to LED light bulbs and energy-
efficient electric appliances, washing your laundry with
cold water or hanging things to dry instead of using a
dryer. Everyone can help limit climate change. From the
way we travel, to the electricity we use and the food we
eat, we can make a difference. Start with these ten
actions to help tackle the climate crisis. Climate change
refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather
patterns. These shifts may be natural, but since the 1800s,
human activities have been the main driver of climate
change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels (like
coal, oil and gas), which produces heat-trapping gases
 What are some problems
which cause Global Warming?
How can we prevent the global warming as it is indeed harmful for the living
organisms? Does it need a scientist?
Some problems caused by Global
Warming?
Result for questions about the global warming
Increased heat, drought and insect outbreaks, all linked to climate change,
have increased wildfires. Declining water supplies, reduced agricultural
yields, health impacts in cities due to heat, and flooding and erosion in
coastal areas are additional concerns. Global warming is a world wide
problem and mostly is affecting plants and without plants we can ’t survive
without them. Animals also do get affected as it is a problem causing wildlife
to a stop. More frequent and intense drought, storms, heat waves, rising sea
levels, melting glaciers and warming oceans can directly harm animals,
destroy the places they live, and wreak havoc on people's livelihoods and
communities. As climate change worsens, dangerous weather events are
becoming more frequent or severe.
10 Climate Change Impacts
That Will Affect Us All
What is the impact of climate change? What will it do?
 1. Damage to your home
Floods, the most common and deadly natural disasters in the U.S., will likely be
exacerbated and intensified by sea level rise and extreme weather. Heavy precipitation is
projected to increase throughout the century to potentially three times the historical
average. A 2018 study found that over 40 million Americans are at risk of flooding
from rivers, and over 8.6 million people live in areas that already experience coastal
flooding from storm surges during hurricanes. FEMA estimated that even one inch of
floodwater in an average-sized home could cost homeowners almost $27,000 in
damages.
How to protect yourself
Flooding:

Apply sealants and coatings to prevent floodwaters from entering your house
Install a sump pump
Keep your gutters and drains clear
Where flooding occurs regularly, raise your home up on stilts or piles
Wildfires:

Remove dry vegetation around the house

When replacing a roof, opt for tile or metal
Take all evacuation warnings seriously and have an emergency supply kit ready to go
2. More expensive home
insurance
As insurance companies pay out huge amounts to homeowners whose
houses have been damaged by climate change impacts, many are raising
premiums to offset their costs. Home insurance rates increased more than
50 percent between 2005 and 2015. In high-risk areas, premiums and
deductibles may rise, coverage may be more limited, and insurance could
ultimately become unaffordable or unavailable for some, especially in
climate-vulnerable areas. For Connecticut homeowners, insurance rates
have gone up 35 percent in the last 10 years; for homeowners with
property along the coast, rates have gone up by over 50 percent. In 2016,
California insurance companies would not renew over 10,000 policies for
homes in high-risk areas. (Recently, however, the state issued a one-year
moratorium preventing insurers from dropping customers who live in
areas at risk from wildfire.) Travelers Insurance Company now requires
separate deductibles in areas where hurricanes and tornadoes are more
common.
How to protect yourself
When choosing a home, factor in climate risks
Check FEMA flood maps (even though almost 60 percent are out of date)
Understand your insurance coverage and needs
Shop around for your insurance policy
Raise your deductible for lower monthly payments
Make your home more disaster-resistance
3. Outdoor work would be
unbearable
With continued global warming, heat waves are expected to
increase in frequency, duration and intensity. Jane Baldwin, a
postdoctoral research scientist at Lamont-Doherty Earth
Observatory, found that compound heat waves —heat waves that
occur in sequence, one after the other—will also increase,
making recovery from heat waves more difficult. Agricultural
workers in California Photo: Holgerhubbs People who work
outdoors, such as construction workers, miners, firefighters and
agricultural workers, will be most affected by increasing
temperatures. Florida, for example, has one of the highest rates
of heat-related hospitalizations in the U.S. This summer during a
heat wave, the majority of heat-related visits to emergency
rooms in Virginia were made by people aged 29-40, 70 percent
of whom were men. Indoor workers in warehouses and steel
plants can also be affected by excessive heat. One study
suggested that outdoor workers should begin their shifts earlier
in the day, but if global warming continues at the current pace,
by 2100, they would have to start working four to six hours
before dawn. Currently, there are no federal laws that protect
workers from heat stress, but in July, a bill was introduced into
the House of Representatives that would require the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration to establish
standards to protect those working in the heat. How to protect
yourself
Take frequent shade and water breaks
Use a damp rag to keep cool
Wear light-colored clothing and a hat
Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Higher electricity bills more
blackouts
As temperatures rise, people will need to stay cool for
health and comfort reasons. Climate Central analyzed 244
cities in the U.S. and determined that 93 percent
experienced an increase in the number of days that required
extra cooling to remain comfortable. As we rely more
heavily on air conditioners and fans, electricity bills will
get higher. The increased demand for electricity, especially
during peak periods, can also over-tax the electrical grid,
triggering brownouts or blackouts. Extreme weather, such
as hurricanes, heat waves or snowstorms, can cause power
outages too. As wildfires plague California, Pacific Gas &
Electric has been preemptively shutting down power to
avoid the possibility of sparking fires in the dry, windy
conditions. Millions lost power during this year ’s
blackouts. Pre-emptive blackouts could become a common
occurrence. Brownouts or blackouts can also result if
hydropower plants have less water to draw from in rivers
and lakes, and if water becomes too warm to cool nuclear
or coal power plants. How to protect yourself: Find greener
ways to stay cool Install a programmable thermostat and set
the temperature higher Run your appliances at night.
During a blackout, fill the bathtub so you have water to
flush toilets; keep freezers and refrigerators closed If the
power goes out, unplug appliances and electronics to avoid
damage from electrical surges Don ’t run generators inside
the garage or near open windows, to avoid carbon
monoxide poisoning
5. Rising Taxes
Municipalities are recognizing the need to make their
communities more resilient in the face of climate change
impacts. Although measures such as building seawalls or
hardening infrastructure are hugely expensive, the National
Climate Assessment determined that resiliency measures save
money in the long run — for example, by reducing coastal
property damage to about $800 billion from a projected $3.5
trillion. Paying for mitigation and adaptation measures,
however, will likely have to be funded through higher
property taxes or “resilience fees. "Grand Rapids, Michigan
had problems with flooding and aging storm water
infrastructure. In 2014, the residents rejected a 13.3 percent
income tax cut in order to implement green infrastructure
measures that absorb runoff and reduce flooding on streets. In
2018, Norfolk, VA, which is surrounded by water and
vulnerable to sea level rise, approved a $0.10 increase to the
real estate tax rate, which will go towards citywide resiliency
plans to address flooding. And in the wake of California’s
recent wildfires, Marin County is proposing a $0.10 per
square foot parcel tax on property owners across the county
to fund wildfire prevention.
How to protect yourself
See if you qualify for a tax rebate or credit for renewable
energy and/or energy efficiency
Check to see if your state gives tax exemptions for seniors,
veterans, or the disabled
6. Allergies and diseases
Warmer temperatures cause the pollen season to be longer and worsen air
quality, both of which can result in more allergy and asthma attacks. Ground-
level ozone, a major component of smog, which increases when temperatures
warm, can also cause coughing, chest tightness or pain, decrease lung function
and worsen asthma and other chronic lung disease. In addition, after floods or
storms, damp buildings may foster mold growth, which has been linked to
allergies and other lung diseases. With rising temperatures, more people will
suffer heat cramps, heat exhaustion, hyperthermia (high body temperature) and
heat stroke as days that are unusually hot for the season hamper the body ’s
ability to regulate its temperature. Prolonged exposure to heat can exacerbate
cardiovascular, respiratory and kidney diseases, diabetes, and increase the
chance for strokes. Older adults, pregnant women, and children are
particularly vulnerable to excess heat. A 2018 paper, written by Madeline
Thomson while she was a senior researcher at the Earth Institute’s
International Research Institute for Climate and Society, called attention to the
fact that children and infants are more vulnerable to dehydration and heat
stress, as well as to respiratory disease, allergies and fever during heat waves
and to the need for adults to protect them. As the climate changes, disease-
carrying mosquitoes are extending their range, bringing diseases such as
malaria, dengue fever, chikungunya and West Nile virus farther north than
they’ve ever been. In the summer of 2013, the Aedes Aegyptus mosquito,
usually found in Texas and the southeastern U.S., suddenly appeared in
California as far north as San Francisco — fortunately, none of the tested
mosquitoes carried dengue or yellow fever. One study projects that Aedes
Aegyptus could reach as far north as Chicago by 2050. Heat waves, natural
disasters, and the disruption in lives they cause can also aggravate mental
health. During one recent California wildfire, suicidal and traumatized people
flooded emergency rooms. How to protect yourself
When pollen counts are high or air quality is bad, stay indoors
During a heat wave, limit outside activity during the hottest hours
Stay hydrated
Use insect repellent
Understand how climate impacts can affect your children and take precautions
for them
 7. Food will be more expensive and
variety may suffer
In thelast 20 years, food prices have risen about 2.6 percent each year, and the USDA
expects that food prices will continue to rise. While there are several reasons for higher food
prices, climate change is a major factor. Extreme weather affects livestock and crops, and
droughts can have impacts on the stability and price of food. New York apple farmers, for
example, are facing warmer winters and extreme weather, which can wipe out harvests.
They are trying to save their apples with new irrigation systems and wind machines that
blow warm air during cold spells, but eventually these added costs will be reflected in the
price of apples. As temperatures warm and precipitation increases, more pathogens will
thrive and affect plant health; in addition, more food will spoil. And because food is a
globally traded commodity today, climate events in one region can raise prices and cause
shortages across the globe. For example, a drought in Brazil in 2013 and 2014 caused
Arabica coffee prices to double. Michael Puma, director of the Earth Institute ’s Center for
Climate Systems Research, studies global food security, especially how susceptible the
global network of food trade is to natural (e.g., mega droughts, volcanic eruptions) and
manmade (e.g., wars, trade restrictions) disturbances. He and his colleagues are building
quantitative economic models to examine vulnerabilities in the food system under different
scenarios; they will use the tool to explore how altering certain policies might reduce the
vulnerabilities of the food system to disruptions. Three-quarters of our crops rely on insects
for pollination and scientists believe 41 percent of insect species are threatened with
extinction. While habitat loss is the major reason, climate change also plays a large part. If
we lose pollinators, that could mean losing some of the crops and varieties they pollinate.
How to protect yourself
To save money, cook at home more often and avoid purchasing prepared foods
Don’t waste food
Buy in bulk
Eat less meat
8. Water quality could suffer
Intense storms and heavy precipitation can result in the
contamination of water resources. In cities, runoff picks up
pollutants from the streets, and can overflow sewage systems,
allowing untreated sewage to enter drinking water supplies. In
rural areas, runoff transports animal waste, pesticides and
chemical fertilizer, and can enter drinking or recreational waters.
Polluted drinking water can cause diarrhea, Legionnaires ’
disease, and cholera; it can also cause eye, ear and skin
infections. In some low-lying coastal areas, sea level rise could
enable saltwater to enter groundwater drinking water supplies.
And in areas suffering from drought, contaminants become
more concentrated as water supplies decrease. In addition, algal
blooms thrive in warm temperatures and can contaminate
drinking water. In 2014, residents of Toledo, Ohio had to drink
bottled water for three days because their water supply was
polluted with cyanobacteria toxins. The Earth Institute ’s
Columbia Water Center studies the state of fresh water
availability in the face of climate change, and the water needs of
food production, energy generation and ecosystems. It aims to
provide “sustainable models of water management and
development” to apply on local, regional and global levels. How
to protect yourself
Don’t use water you suspect is contaminated to wash dishes,
brush teeth, wash or prepare food, make ice, wash hands or
make baby formula
Keep bottled water on hand
Decrease your household water use, especially during droughts
Heed government precautions when drinking water is found to
be contaminated and boil your water
9. Outdoor exercise and recreational
sports will become more difficult
Reduced snowfall and early snowmelt in the spring
will have an impact on skiing, snowmobiling and
other winter sports. Less water in lakes and rivers
could also affect boating and fishing during
summer. Hotter temperatures, especially in the
South and Southwest, will make summer activities
like running, biking, hiking and fishing less
comfortable and potentially dangerous to your
health.
How to protect yourself
Shorten your outdoor workout
Substitute indoor activities when temperatures are
excessively hot
Plan outdoor exercise for early or late in the day
Choose shady routes if possible
Stay hydrated
Wear loose, light-colored clothing
Keep salty or juicy snacks on hand
Know the signs of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and
heatstroke
10. Disruptions in travel
As temperatures rise, it may get too hot for some planes to fly. In 2015, Radley Horton, associate
research professor at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, and then Ph.D. student Ethan Coffel
published a study calculating how extreme heat could restrict the takeoff weight of airplanes. Hotter
air is less dense, so planes get less lift under their wings and engines produce less power. Airlines
may be forced to bump passengers or leave luggage behind to lighten their loads. This concern is
one reason why long-distance flights from the Middle East leave at night; the practice could become
standard for the U.S. as well. Flights can be disrupted due to flooding because many airports are
located on low-lying. Superstorm Sandy in 2012 flooded LaGuardia Airport for three days. One
runway in Northern Canada had to be repaved because the permafrost on which it was built began
melting. Once in the air, you may experience more turbulence. Stronger winds create more shear (a
difference in wind speed over a short distance) in the atmosphere, which results in turbulence. And
distant storms can create waves in the atmosphere that cause turbulence hundreds of miles away.
Recreational travel could be upended as climate change impacts many popular destinations. Sea
level rise, storm surge and erosion are affecting Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, Miami Beach in Florida,
and Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro. Along Florida’s southwest and Gulf coasts, toxic algae blooms
have killed fish and turtles, sending the stench and toxins into the air, and making beaches
unpleasant and unhealthy. In the U.S., Montana’s Glacier National Park is losing its glaciers; in
1910 it had more than 100, but now fewer than two dozen remain. The Everglades are experiencing
salt water intrusion from sea level rise. World heritage sites, too, are being affected by global
warming impacts: The Amazon rainforest is threatened by logging and fires, the Arctic is thawing,
the snows of Kilimanjaro are melting, and the Great Barrier Reef’s corals are bleaching. How to
protect yourself
Change your travel destination
Purchase travel insurance
Check the weather of your travel destination
Fly during the morning to reduce chances of thunderstorms and turbulence
On the plane, keep your seat belt buckled as much as possible
As global temperatures continue to rise, climate
change will affect our wallets, our health, our safety,
and our lives. Many people are already feeling these
impacts. And while there are ways to adapt on a
personal level, some of these changes are going to
become more severe and unavoidable over time.
The best way to protect ourselves for the future is to
support policies and measures that cut carbon
emissions and enhance climate resilience.