Cause and effect of global warming Global warming occurs when the levels of greenhouse gasses rise and less infrared light, or heat, escapes the earth's atmosphere. Thus, the temperature experienced on Earth begins to rise. Climate change is a part of the Earth's history. There have been dramatic fluctuations in overall average temperature for the past 150,000 years that suggest a direct association with carbon dioxide levels. In the past the temperature highs and lows have …
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…as inhabitants of this planet, can not seal our fate in rising temperatures, but rather we must change our views completely. We must take responsibility for our home. We have but one Earth, one chance. References Adamson, S. and A. Sagar (2002). "Managing climate risks using a tradable contingent security approach." Energy Policy 30(1): 43-51. Watanabe, C., "Mitigating Global Warming By Substituting Technology For Energy - MITI's Efforts and New Approach" Energy Policy Vol. 23, No. 4-5 (1995): 447-461.