Global Warming

Term Paper # 99787

Environmental Studies > Economics and Policy
Environmental Studies > Environmental Problems
Hot Topics > Global Warming

Global Warming

A magazine article explaining the risks of global warming, especially rising sea levels.

1,575 words () | 16 sources | APA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper presents, in the form of a magazine article, a discussion on global warming. It discusses what global warming is and explains the science behind it. It also describes some of the factors that cause or increase global warming. The paper then focuses on rising sea levels, due to global warming and whether they pose a threat to those living by the sea. Finally, the paper provides suggestions for how to improve the situation.

Table of Contents:
What It Is?
Carbon Dioxide - Too Much of a Good Thing
Rising Sea Levels
Polar Ice Melting
Spare a Thought for the Polar Bears
What is to be Done about It?
Plant a Tree Today
Adapt or Die?
What Should You Do?

From the Paper:

"From all of the science, it really does seem that global warming and rising sea levels could pose a huge danger to our future survival on this planet. If you think this is true, it's time to start thinking about what you can about reduce global warming. If you live near the coast, buying a lifejacket might not be a bad idea! But seriously, there are things you can do. For example, you can start by selling that SUV and buying a bike. And then use the profit to buy stamps and write your MLA - because all of us need to be doing something about this."

Sample of Sources Used:

Alaska Department of Fish and Game. (May 2005). Polar bear. Retrieved Oct. 20, 2005 from web site: http://www.adfg.state.ak.us/pubs/notebook/marine/polarbea.php
Bellamy, David. (July 9, 2004). Global warming? What a load of poppycock! As crazy weather once again turns Britain's seasons upside down. The Daily Mail: 12.
Boyden, Joseph. (Sept. 12, 2005). The drowning of New Orleans. MacLean's, 188(37): 10+.
Global warming. (2004). The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. New York: Columbia University Press.
Gray, John. (July 22, 2002). When the forests go, shall we be alone? Some scientists think that as it destroys other species, humanity will leave the age of mammals for the era of solitude. But John Gray expects something far worse. New Statesman, 131(4597): 27+.