global warming?

Question

is global warming causing all the beaches to erode and is global warming causing all the natural disasters in the world,and if so how can we make a difference

Answer 1

Global warming is causing sea levels to rise, as shown by many scientific measurements made over the past 50 years.

It's wrong to blame "all" the natural disasters on global warming. Or to blame global warming for any one thing in a particular place. Things happen.

But it is true that, over the long run, global warming will make for more and more severe weather events over the world. Increased storms, temperature extremes, and droughts (which in turn cause wildfires to be worse.

So even if you can't blame any single event on global warming, it is true that it will be responsible for increased and worse natural disasters in the world.

Answer 2

I belive that the Earth goes through cycles. There is no possible way to connect humans effect on climate change. We recently discovered an ocean current we didn't even know about! What else do we not know about the Earth that could alter our calculations?

There are many arguments that are false when it comes to global warming. Such as warmer weather creates more severe storms. When it comes to cyclones, colder air creates the more severe storms (ie. F-4's & F-5's). The relation between CO2 gases and temperature rise has publicly mistaken. Taking a look back thousands of years ago (the last time CO2 and temperature were relatively high) the graph would show that there is an 800 year lag between temperature rise and CO2 rise. Thus making CO2 a result of higher tempertures and not the other way around, as we have been told in the media. The list goes on. Watch the 25 min video link below.. it will help.

Answer 3

Yes and no. Things like droughts, hurricanes--and beach erosion, etc.--occur naturally. However, it's clear that these things are becoming more severe and frequent. Much of that is due to global warming's effects.

Scientists aren't sure of exactly how much of a role global warming is playing in current disasters--but we do know that such problems are going to get steadily worse as global warming gets worse.

You can make a difference in two ways:
1) adopt a "green" lifestyle. On this--do use common sense. There are many things you can do--from switching to compact flourescent lights to buying a fuel-efficient car when the time comes to trade in your current vehicle, adding home insulation, etc. These are all things that can save you money as well--and without "doing without" things you enjoy or need. If you have the resources, you may want to invest in things like solar energy, which will also pay for themselves in time.

2) At least as important--support good policy initiatives and changes by writing/e-mailing your elected officials. But again--use common sense. Simply because a proposal is labled "green" by its sponsors doesnt't makeit good poicy. Proposals that simply impose restrictions are usually bad policy. One exampe of a good policy initiative is the proposed regulation members of Congress are currently working on (though its probably not going to be passed this year). That is to require new autos to have an overall average improvement of fuel efficiency over 10 years from 17 mpg to 34 mpg. This is something that would gradually cut gasoline cunsumption by up to 50%. The reasons why this proposal is good policy is twofold: first,it's realistic--it can be done without increasing the cost of cars--and will help the economy by cutting energy costs to consumers. Second, it soes not tell automakers HOW to reach this goal--it leaves them free to innovate and find the best solutions, rather than mandating a particular design or technology.

That's the kind of thing to look for and support--well thought-out proposals that can be implemented without creating large government bureaucracies or restrictive rules and reggulations.

Answer 4

yes, in the long run yes, it will.
listen, i'm not a hippie liberal, and i'm not trying to force this on to you. I don't know what your political views are, but this really is not a political debate like they are making it! I'm not even on the democratic side of the campaign, but I do care about the environment!
There are so many simple steps that you can do to help cut down your CO2 emissions! CO2 is one of the leading greenhouse gasses that is in our atmosphere causing the global warming.
Simple things you can do are: recycle a few things, cans, egg cartons, soda bottles. Unplug things from the wall that you're not using! leaving things plugged in is a huge waste of energy! you know, maybe unplug your toaster after breakfast, don't leave your cell phone charger plugged in, unplug your hair dryer after you're done with it! simple things like that.
Don't leave the sink running while you're brushing your teeth, replace a few lightbulbs with fluorescent lightbulbs! They last up to 10 times longer, and just one bulb will save 450 pounds of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. They also will save money, each bulb you buy can save you around 30 dollars in energy costs! and turn off lighs when you're not using them! I hope these tips help! good luck!

Answer 5

yes, global warming is causing freak weather (like hurricane katrina and the tsumani in Indonisia). it is also causing the glaciers to melt, which makes the sea level rise (which means in a few years a lot of major world cities would be underwater). and yes, with a higher sea level, beachs would erode. go to google, and type in "stop global warming"

good luck!

Answer 6

well i suppose you could say that global warming causes the destruction of coral reefs(coral bleaching), and since coral reefs prevent beach erosion, global warming does in fact cause beaches to erode

Answer 7

No of course not. Sea levels today are less then what they were over 150 years ago.

People cannot make a difference in the climate one way of another. We are just too insignificant. The Sun is the source for all warmth on Earth.

The Sun warms and cools slightly over time. Nothing is ever constant. Right now the Sun is slightly warmer than during other times.

There's nothing wrong with being slightly warmer. Warmth is good for life.

Answer 8

I'd have to go along with the scientists and say yes.
Scientists have said that we can expect extremes in weather everywhere. To make a difference, we'd have to change our life styles completely -- are we ready to do that ?
Probably not yet.

Answer 9

No. Sh!t happens.