From previous years and experience with the weather, does April's weather seem out of the ordinary to you? Well, some researchers suggest that the hotter and drier days that we have experienced in April are a result of the ever-present threat of global warming. Meterologists have reported the temperatures in April to be 8-10 degrees (Centigrade) higher than normal April temperatures should be. Not only is this trend evident in the U.S.A., but also in other parts of the world. The higher temperatures have lead to increased glacial melting, and in return, higher water levels in rivers and lakes. Some parts of the world are experiencing heat waves, and wildfires because of extremely high temperatures and dryness. Ecologists are suggesting that we alter the way we live in order to alleviate the pressures that global warming is providing. The question is: Do you think that you can have an impact on global warming? Is there a particular lifestyle that you are willing to forfeit in order to provide a slim chance of reducing global warming? These are questions that need to be asked. Global warming seems so distant from us, yet it is increasingly getting closer!
If you want to read more on global warming check out this website: http://www.worldecology.com/
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I definitely think that global warming is an issue and the weird weather in April has been proof of these theories of global warming, making us need to think about what we are doing in our everyday life and how it could potentially help us in this time of need.
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