The Temperature Rise and What It Means for You

The temperature has been rising and the summers are getting more brutal with each passing decade. As we all know, the climate around us is changing, and it’s not just a mere coincidence. While many heat waves can result from weather changes as well, increased human activity on Planet Earth, such as deforestation and industrial pollution, has contributed to this global phenomenon.

Temperature Rise Due to Climate Change

We talk a lot about climate change and usually; we associate it with the warming of Planet Earth.

What most of us don’t realise is that global temperatures have been on the rise since the mid-20th century thanks to anthropogenic emissions, and this trend doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon.

There’s one thing we’re pretty sure of — the climate is changing. It is warming slowly, and the temperature rise is causing changes to all kinds of environments, like water levels or ice cap melting.

But what does that mean for the world? We know people are noticing a change in the climate.

Global warming is a phenomenon that has been occurring over the past few decades.

While we all make our own contributions to the climate, there are consequences to the ways we conduct our lives on a global scale. Global warming affects everyone on Planet Earth in different ways.

One of the most common effects of global warming is changing weather systems and patterns. As temperatures rise, so does the frequency and intensity of storms, droughts, floods, and other extreme weather conditions.

While these events are not necessarily new, they are becoming more frequent because of climate change and human activity.

The Temperature Rises 1.0°C And Changes Everything

One degree Celsius (1°C) may not seem like much. Heck, it might even make you feel that 1°C really isn’t hot at all.

But this changes quickly when you compare it to temperature scales. 0°C is the freezing point, right? So, in the past 100 years, with the temperature steadily increasing by 1°C, we’ve basically gone from winter to summer.

And for many places around the world, this can cause disastrous consequences for humans and nature alike.

Not only does this global warming have serious consequences in more temperate climate zones, but even the poles have experienced drastic differences.

The effects of climate change are already being felt — from rising sea levels to more extreme weather events.

This is an ominous sign of what we can expect for Planet Earth in the future if we don’t act now to slow down and reverse climate change.

But it doesn’t mean that we should give up hope for a better future — or that we should stop trying to slow down climate change now.

Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels is crucial — but it’s not enough on its own. We also need to make better use of the energy we do use by making it more efficient.

Efficiency is all about maximising the amount of work you get out of the least amount of energy.

This means doing things like improving engine efficiency, getting more miles per gallon out of your car, or using less electricity in your home or office.

Carbon Dioxide Will Cause a Temperatures Rise

The actual temperature of Planet Earth’s surface (also known as mean global temperature) is a commonly used indicator of the state of the climate system.

Several factors affect it but one of the most important is the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, meaning that it absorbs and emits heat energy. The more carbon dioxide there is in the atmosphere, the warmer the temperature becomes.

The rate at which temperature rises varies from one location to another.

This is because some places have more heat-trapping gases in their atmosphere than others, so they are warming faster than other places.

There are many reasons for this but the more carbon dioxide there is, the warmer the temperature becomes.

The reason is that carbon dioxide absorbs infrared radiation. That’s a type of energy that’s emitted from Planet Earth into space as heat.

The more CO2 in the atmosphere, the more heat it absorbs. That extra heat causes Planet Earth to warm up.

In fact, scientists have known for decades that increases in greenhouse gases like CO2 cause global warming. They also know that human activities are responsible for most of these increases in greenhouse gases.

These include burning fossil fuels and other industrial processes that put greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

The Smallest Changes Can Impact Climate Change

The current global warming trend is due to human activities and specifically, the emission of greenhouse gases (above all carbon dioxide) into the atmosphere because of burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

We can’t change the past, but we can affect the future through our actions today. With rising temperatures, Planet Earth is undergoing major changes that will alter our way of life.

So, how will we move forward and maintain the lifestyle to which we’re accustomed?

It makes sense that each of us should make changes in our daily actions to lessen our impact on Planet Earth – little changes add up to big results.

The most obvious way to reduce your carbon footprint is to drive less. Take public transportation, walk, or ride your bike when possible and carpool with friends and family when you can.

Turn down the thermostat by just one degree in winter and by two degrees in summer.

That may not sound like much, but it will save money on your energy bill and reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that come from producing electricity or heating fuel.

However, the first step is to become aware of your carbon footprint. What does it take for you to live the life you want? Then, find ways to reduce your impact on the environment.

Oceans Are Warming Faster Due to The Temperature Rise

The oceans absorb large amounts of heat and carbon dioxide from our atmosphere. Unfortunately, this is harming the oceans in at least two major ways – raising water temperatures, and acidification.

The oceans are warming due to global warming. As a result, many species will be forced to migrate away from their current habitats.

Some species are already having problems with this – for example, warmer waters have caused some species of fish to move further north into colder waters.

This could lead to a loss of biodiversity (the variety of life) in these regions over time as some species die off while others replace them.

The second problem is acidification – as carbon dioxide dissolves into the ocean it forms carbonic acid which lowers the pH level (makes it more acidic).

This has devastating effects on coral reefs and shellfish populations because they use calcium carbonate (which dissolves in acidic water) to build their shells or skeletons.

Shellfish such as lobsters and crabs are particularly sensitive to changes in pH levels because they use this process to grow larger over time.

And if they can’t get enough calcium carbonate, then they won’t be able to develop properly!

But not all fish will be affected by ocean acidification. Some fish may do better in more acidic waters, especially those that live in shallow waters where there isn’t much dissolved CO2 around to begin with.

Some species might also adapt to the changing pH levels by evolving new ways of creating their shells.

But scientists can’t know exactly what will happen until we observe these changes in real-time!

The Temperature Rise Is Making Hurricanes Stronger

Hurricanes and typhoons have always been natural disasters that have affected communities. However, the situation is different now.

The temperature rise has increased the severity of hurricanes and typhoons.

The intensity of these storms is directly linked to the ocean’s surface temperature. Warmer oceans evaporate more moisture into the air. And more moisture means more fuel for tropical cyclones.

Typhoon Haiyan was one of the strongest storms ever recorded on Planet Earth. It had sustained winds of 195 miles per hour and gusts up to 235 mph when it made landfall in the Philippines on Nov. 8, 2013.

The storm killed more than 6,000 people and displaced over 4 million people.

Scientists say that climate change has made these storms stronger and more frequent.

In fact, they argue that global warming has doubled the likelihood of extreme events like Haiyan in recent decades by causing sea-surface temperatures to rise by about 1.5°F since 1901.

Also, the increase in sea level caused by melting ice sheets and thermal expansion is making storm surges more destructive. There is also the human cost of hurricanes that has been rising over time.

Around 12% Of Known Species Could Be Extinct By 2050

Scientists have found that climate change is leading to biodiversity loss at an alarming rate.

According to a report by the World Wildlife Fund, the impact of climate change has already been felt by most animals and plants on Planet Earth.

The report finds that about 12% of all known species on Planet Earth could be lost by 2050 because of the temperature rise.

Researchers looked at which species live in which regions and quantified how much those regions could warm by 2100. They then explored the effects of these temperatures on mammals across the globe.

They found that if nothing is done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the number of threatened species will increase by about 20%. But if there are substantial cuts in emissions, this figure drops to 12%.

To put this into context, there are about 5,500 mammal species in total and around 1,000 of them are already threatened with extinction.

There are already many examples of climate change causing species to die off, but now scientists are predicting which species may meet their demise.

The world’s insects are also in serious decline and the cause is almost certainly global warming. If we don’t act quickly, these insects could soon become extinct.

Insects are the most diverse group of organisms on Planet Earth, and they perform many important functions like pollinating plants and providing food for birds, lizards and other animals.

Their decline could have devastating consequences for life on Planet Earth.

Already Hot Countries Will Suffer Most from The Temperature Rise

Climate change is wreaking havoc on the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. That’s because a hotter Planet Earth means more intense weather events, like heat waves and droughts.

All of which can have devastating consequences for people who live in poverty.

Scientists have been warning us for decades about the dangers of climate change. But despite this stark reality, global emissions of carbon dioxide — one of the most potent greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change — continue to rise each year.

Heat stress is a serious health problem that can lead to heat stroke and death. As global temperatures increase, the negative impacts of heat stress are expected to intensify.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified climate change as one of the biggest global health threats of this century.

According to WHO, more than 300 million people are at risk of heat-related illness and death every year.

People living in countries with already-hot climates will be hit hardest by climate change. In places like India and Papua New Guinea, where temperatures can reach over 40°C.

The European heat wave of 2003 killed an estimated 70,000 people across Europe, most of them elderly people with pre-existing medical conditions who were unable to cope with the extreme temperatures.

The good news is that even small changes can help protect against climate change.

For example, if all buildings were built to use energy more efficiently and produce less carbon pollution through better insulation and air conditioning systems, it would dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings around the world.

We all need to work together to address climate change for ourselves and for future generations.

Climate change is a real problem. And humans are responsible, certainly. It would be easy to give up and not do anything but it’s no use pretending that climate change isn’t a challenge we need to face head-on.

Climate change is already impacting people’s lives across the world through extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and heat waves, but it’s also affecting us in less obvious ways.

As the climate continues to warm, these changes will only become more pronounced. This means we need to act now.

We must reduce emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, which have caused global warming. And we must adapt to the impacts of climate change by reducing our exposure to extreme weather events while increasing our resilience to them.

Rising temperatures are affecting all aspects of our daily lives: from how we commute to work to how we prepare food at home.

But the effects aren’t just physical – they’re also psychological. Studies show that hotter days can cause irritability and aggression.

This year, we’ve seen temperatures rise to new highs. The UK has experienced its hottest summer on record and the effects of climate change are becoming more and more obvious.

In addition, extreme heat and humidity can cause chronic illnesses such as heart disease and stroke.

The elderly are particularly vulnerable because they often have existing health conditions that increase their risk of heat-related illness or death during periods of extreme heat.