The frequent occurrence of variations in weather patterns haunts us every day. The era we are residing in is the most difficult one to survive. The concern is growing bigger and bigger, yet people are busy with their regular routines. The rise in average temperature has called several weather events such as storms and heat waves. It does not only affect the outer surrounding, but it harms our health as well. Heat concerning health issues is rising rapidly. These variations are nothing but a wake-up call to act before other adverse occurrences make their way and destroy our home.
These concerns might make you wonder how it all started. One of the biggest causes of climate change is Industrial Revolution. Let us have a look at some of the reasons why it is:
“Uncovering Greenhouse Effect”
What mainly drove the shifts in weather patterns is the greenhouse effect. It is defined as the Earth’s atmosphere acting as a trapping agent and taking in the Sun’s heat. This results in a rise in the temperature of Earth. It causes rapid evaporation of water; this explains the reason behind the melting of glaciers and issues with sea level. This revolution brought in ease, but the more human activity got advanced, the more changes were seen in the climate. No wonder the Earth has been warming up for more than a century now.
Since the industrial revolution took its first step on the Earth, to this day, all the gasses such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitroxide are copious in the home we call the Earth.
Carbon Dioxide
We all are aware of how dangerous it for us is to breathe in carbon dioxide. However, the level of carbon dioxide has been rising constantly for more than three decades now. It is the reason why there is an energy imbalance. It increases the greenhouse effect. You will be surprised to know how much we contribute to the release of carbon dioxide, about 30 billion tons. It is an alarming issue that needs to be resolved soon.
Methane
We humans have not only contributed to carbon dioxide but have largely released methane gas as well. The higher the level of methane, the less amount of oxygen will be in the air to breathe in. It can result in several health issues.
The emission of greenhouse gasses comprises several activities that are part of our daily schedules including:
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Transportation
The most disruption is brought by transportation. Cars, Planes, Trucks, and others are contributing heavily to destroying the Earth’s atmosphere.
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Electricity production
It is considered to be the second biggest contributor.
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Agriculture
Production of rice and agricultural soil, mainly adds up to the respective concern.
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Industry
Chemicals used to produce goods and services are worsening the situation we are already in.
The thing common in all of these, which is the main reason for the concerning issue, is the burning of fossil fuels. Coal, natural gas, and petroleum all are the reason for the variations we see in weather patterns.
“Greenhouse Effect Leading To___?
What better name can you think of when reading the aforementioned reasons? You got it. It is Global Warming. It occurred due to the industrial revolution. Human activities are playing a much larger role than they were in pre-industrial times. Deforestation, high usage of oil and gas, waste, transport, and others are all contributing to long-term shifts in weather patterns.
The result of this is all linked to climate change including:
- Rise in temperature
- Rise in droughts
- Flooding
“Reversible?”
A lot has happened, and you might think that returning Earth to its normal temperature might be irreversible. However, that is not the case. Measures can be taken to improve the situation, for instance,
- Less usage of electricity
- Using public transport
- Eating healthy
- Deprive coal
- Reuse-Recycle
Start small as even the smallest of contributions can help save the Earth and make it a better place for us and future generations to live in.
