Global Warming - Believers



	Explanation Believers Skeptics Assignment
		Surface analysis has shown that the temperature of the earth has increased dramatically over the past century because of the emission of greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, act as a shield and trap heat inside the atmosphere. The graph shows how the temperature rises when the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increases.
		The fear is that the earth's temperature will continue to increase. An increase in the planet's temperature may eventually cause the ice caps to melt and the sea levels to rise. The world's coastlines, like the one pictured to the left, will be washed away. There will also be widespread outbreaks of disease for both humans and wildlife. The idea that serious disasters like these could happen from global warming is cause for alarm.

The following is a list of web sites from people or organizations who believe in global warming. There is a brief description of each site with a link to it. The Environmental Protection Agency The EPA is a governmental agency that protects the environment. Its web site covers a tremendous amount of information about global warming. The Sierra Club The Sierra Club is a non-profit environmental protection organization. This site offers a list of global warming-related news it has posted. The Environmental Defense Fund The EDF is an America-based environmental organization. It offers a solid explanation of global warming on its site. Scientific American Scientific American puts its magazine online at its web site. This link leads you to its articles on global warming and its perceived effects. The White House Find out about the U.S. government's position on global warming here! Review environmental statements from President Clinton and Vice-President Gore. The United Nation Environmental Program The UNEP is a branch of the UN that focuses on environmental issues. Perform a search on global warming to view many related articles. Out There News Out There News is a news organization based on the Web that lets you experience the news. This link features its articles on global warming.

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