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| Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Christiana Figueres speaks during a news conference next to the incoming COP 17 president Maite Nkoana-Mashabane (R) at the conference at the Conference of the Parties (COP17) of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, November 28, 2011.(Picture from: http://www.canada.com/) |
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported, the earth's temperature will continue to increase in coming years. WMO data suggests 2011 as the warmest year since records made in 1850 about the weather.
UN report reminds people that the current increase in global temperatures will have implications on the issue of food, drought, and weather patterns. Warming the earth's temperature has also an effect on Arctic sea ice is now melting the ice that caused extensive ice in the region narrowed significantly.
One cause of rising temperatures is the increasing human activities. "The results of scientific studies show the world we are getting warmer due to increased human activities," said Deputy Secretary General of WMO Jerry Lengoasa told reporters on the sidelines of the Earth Climate Conference in Durban, on Wednesday (30/11).
According to the WMA, the largest human activities contributing in increasing the temperature of the earth. A number of human activities that have led to the occurrence of these weather anomalies include increased use of cars, the use of redundant power, and use of materials containing aerosols. All this activity has increased the "greenhouse effect" which became the main drivers of global warming lately.
UN report reminds people that the current increase in global temperatures will have implications on the issue of food, drought, and weather patterns. Warming the earth's temperature has also an effect on Arctic sea ice is now melting the ice that caused extensive ice in the region narrowed significantly.
One cause of rising temperatures is the increasing human activities. "The results of scientific studies show the world we are getting warmer due to increased human activities," said Deputy Secretary General of WMO Jerry Lengoasa told reporters on the sidelines of the Earth Climate Conference in Durban, on Wednesday (30/11).
According to the WMA, the largest human activities contributing in increasing the temperature of the earth. A number of human activities that have led to the occurrence of these weather anomalies include increased use of cars, the use of redundant power, and use of materials containing aerosols. All this activity has increased the "greenhouse effect" which became the main drivers of global warming lately.
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| Average of NOAA, GISS, and HadCRUT annual global surface temperature anomalies. Blue bars indicate years influenced by La Niña events. 2011 is the warmest La Niña-influenced year on record. (Picture from: http://www.skepticalscience.com/) |
Although some scientists insist, global warming is not the real thing, the fact that there is currently showing on the contrary, global warming is a real issue that must be overcome all of humanity. Because the earth is only one and if it is damaged then all the residents will feel the impact of natural degradation. Unfortunately, so far, there is still disagreement between the developed countries that produce the largest CO2 gas by developing countries that their nature damaged by high industrial activity that are not environmentally friendly.
Kyoto Protocol to witness how difficult it is to create a healthier earth. Developed countries is still not yet agreed to contribute financially to developing countries to greening the environment.
Fortunately, the vigorous campaign launched by some environmental organizations have managed to remind the developed countries committed to implement the Kyoto Protocol. Reportedly, the United Nations Environmental Conference held in Durban managed to force developed countries to spend millions of billions of dollars to poor countries to make healthy environment by implementing environmentally friendly economic activities.
In addition, developed countries agreed to assist poor countries in addressing the problem of weather anomalies which have been detrimental to them, both economically and socially. Due to the uncertain climate change, farmers in poor countries suffer losses due to crop failure.
Meanwhile, the results of the Stanford University study concluded that heat waves will become a common phenomenon in the future. It is already felt in recent years. Based on data from WMA, Earth's temperature is now increased one degree. While the numbers seem small, the change of one degree is very large because it has negative implications for human life.
For example, in recent years, many people in different countries died of heat. In addition, forest fires and floods became a thing that often happens in this century. According to Prof. Noah Diffenbaugh of Stanford University, in the next 30 years, an increase in heat waves such as those in the eastern United States recently, will also hit other areas. *** [AFP | SCIENCE | BBC | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 02122011]
Kyoto Protocol to witness how difficult it is to create a healthier earth. Developed countries is still not yet agreed to contribute financially to developing countries to greening the environment.
Fortunately, the vigorous campaign launched by some environmental organizations have managed to remind the developed countries committed to implement the Kyoto Protocol. Reportedly, the United Nations Environmental Conference held in Durban managed to force developed countries to spend millions of billions of dollars to poor countries to make healthy environment by implementing environmentally friendly economic activities.
In addition, developed countries agreed to assist poor countries in addressing the problem of weather anomalies which have been detrimental to them, both economically and socially. Due to the uncertain climate change, farmers in poor countries suffer losses due to crop failure.
Meanwhile, the results of the Stanford University study concluded that heat waves will become a common phenomenon in the future. It is already felt in recent years. Based on data from WMA, Earth's temperature is now increased one degree. While the numbers seem small, the change of one degree is very large because it has negative implications for human life.
For example, in recent years, many people in different countries died of heat. In addition, forest fires and floods became a thing that often happens in this century. According to Prof. Noah Diffenbaugh of Stanford University, in the next 30 years, an increase in heat waves such as those in the eastern United States recently, will also hit other areas. *** [AFP | SCIENCE | BBC | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 02122011]
