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The document discusses the effects of global warming on Earth. It notes that global warming is causing rising temperatures due to increased greenhouse gases from human activities. This is leading to changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels that impact coastal areas, and melting ice sheets. The document also discusses how global warming is negatively impacting ecosystems by causing species to shift habitats, disrupting ecosystems, and increasing extreme weather events. Studies have found rising temperatures have significantly impacted biodiversity by causing some species extinctions and new species introductions. The wide-ranging effects of global warming are already causing problems around the world and will continue to worsen if not addressed.

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The Effects of Global Warming On Eart

The document discusses the effects of global warming on Earth. It notes that global warming is causing rising temperatures due to increased greenhouse gases from human activities. This is leading to changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels that impact coastal areas, and melting ice sheets. The document also discusses how global warming is negatively impacting ecosystems by causing species to shift habitats, disrupting ecosystems, and increasing extreme weather events. Studies have found rising temperatures have significantly impacted biodiversity by causing some species extinctions and new species introductions. The wide-ranging effects of global warming are already causing problems around the world and will continue to worsen if not addressed.

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The Effects of Global Warming on Earth

Our planet is currently facing the biggest environmental challenge in history. Global
warming is changing the face of the Earth and has immense effects on living organisms
that inhabit it. Many scientific studies have shown that the Earth is becoming hotter
because of human activities that increase the climate-warming greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere. As these gases continue to accumulate, temperatures continue to rise,
leading to changes in the planet’s climate and other potentially catastrophic effects. In
this essay, I will discuss the effects of global warming on the planet, including rising sea
levels, melting ice sheets, and changes in weather patterns.

Global warming is a pressing issue in today’s world, and its effects on Earth’s climate
are alarming. Scientists have been monitoring Earth's temperatures since the late
1800s, and evidence suggests that temperatures have been rising since then (IPCC,
2019). This increase in temperature has been linked to a number of effects on Earth’s
climate, such as changes in weather patterns and sea levels. Warmer temperatures can
cause droughts and floods that can lead to food and water shortages (IPCC, 2019).
Additionally, oceans absorb more carbon dioxide, leading to ocean acidification, which
affects the marine life that lives there (IPCC, 2019). Additionally, global warming leads
to melting of the polar ice caps, which leads to rising sea levels and increases the risk of
coastal flooding (IPCC, 2019). This can have devastating impacts on the lives of people
living in coastal areas, particularly those who are not able to relocate due to financial or
cultural constraints (IPCC, 2019). Ultimately, global warming is having a significant
impact on Earth’s climate and the effects of this are being felt around the world. It is
clear that urgent action is needed to address this issue and ensure that the planet
remains habitable for future generations.

Global warming is having an increasingly devastating impact on ecosystems around the


world. According to JA Logan, J Régnière, and JA Powell in their article published in
Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 2003, global warming is causing the range of
many species of animals and plants to shift. As temperatures rise, species are forced to
move to new habitats that may not be suitable for their needs. In addition, rising sea
levels are causing habitats to be flooded, forcing species to relocate and disrupting
fragile ecosystems. Furthermore, global warming is causing changes to the annual
cycle of temperature, precipitation, and humidity, which can have a dramatic effect on
the health and survival of species (Logan et al., 2003). In addition, global warming is
causing increased extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, which can
cause soil erosion, damage to crops and livestock, and the spread of disease (Logan et
al., 2003). All of these changes can have a devastating effect on ecosystems, leading to
the loss of biodiversity and threatening the very fabric of life on earth.

In a 2018 study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, FC


García, E Bestion, R Warfield and other researchers examined the impact of rising
temperatures on biodiversity. They found that the rising temperatures have had a
significant impact on biodiversity in many areas, leading to the extinction of some
species and the introduction of new ones. The researchers observed that the most
affected habitats were those with high temperatures, such as deserts and tropical
forests. In addition, they noted that the most impacted species were those with narrow
temperature ranges, such as amphibians and reptiles. The researchers also pointed out
that some species have adapted to the changing environment, while others have not
been able to adapt and have gone extinct. As the temperatures continue to rise, it is
expected that the impacts on biodiversity will become more pronounced, with more
species becoming extinct and new species being introduced to the environment. In
conclusion, the study showed that rising temperatures can have a significant impact on
biodiversity, leading to both the extinction of some species and the introduction of new
ones.

The effects of global warming on the Earth are far-reaching and devastating. Its impacts
are already being felt across the planet in the form of increased temperatures, more
severe weather events, rising sea levels, and decreased air quality. As global warming
continues to be driven by human activity, these effects are expected to become even
more pronounced. Understanding and addressing the underlying causes of global
warming is essential in order to reduce its negative impacts, protect human lives, and
safeguard the planet for future generations.

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