Global Warming in Boston

Welcome




What is Global Warming?

Global warming is the gradual increase of the temperature on the Earth's surface and atmosphere. There are many different factors that cause it such as pollution and the greenhouse effect.

The Greenhouse Effect is the process in which radition from a planet's atmosphere makes the temperature on the planet's surface exceed what it would be without its atmoshpere. If the atmosphere of a planet has radiatively active gases, also known as greenhouse gases, energy from the atmosphere will be radiated in all directions.


Global Warming Affects

Affects of Global Warming

  • Temperatures increase and more heat waves
  • Less snow and ice
  • More droughts and wildfires
  • Thawing permafrost
  • Warmer oceans
  • Changes in plant life cycles
  • Rising sea levels
  • Damaged corals
  • Stronger storms
  • Snow and rain patterns change

    • Places That are Already Been Affected

    Many places around the world are already experiencing the affects of global warming. Some examples are:

  • Sudan- The Sahara Desert is expanding each year and the average rainfall decreased by 30% over the past 40 years.
  • Great Barrier Reef- The increasing ocean temperatures cause the coral to bleach, turning the small animals living in them into colorless skeletons.
  • Alps- The snow and ice are melting due to the warmer weather and disrupting the snowfall pattern.