Global Warming is Coming!

The climate of the Earth is getting warmer. That is a fact. Sea levels have risen by 10 –20 cm. This is due to the expansion of warming oceans. Temperature records show that the average temperature has increased by about 0.6ºC in the 20th century.

We have to do something now to stop global warming, or the Earth will change too much.

The planet’s climate is constantly changing but now scientists believe that the extreme changes taking place today are a result of human activity. The changes we see today may affect the stability of the climate on which much life on the planet depends.

Too many harmful gases released in the atmosphere cause global warming. These gases come from cars, factories, power plants that make electricity, and other things. The problem is huge. It affects the whole planet. But you can do some things to work against global warming. Here are some things you can, should or must do:

1) Save electricity. For example, turn off lights and electrical appliances when you are not using them; take shorter showers to use less hot water. Use a fan instead of an air conditioner on a hot day.

2) Take good care of your car. The engine should be efficient. In this way, it won’t make so many harmful gases.

3) Walk or ride a bike when you can instead of driving a car. Cars make a lot of harmful gases.

4) Recycle your garbage. This means that some parts of the garbage can be used again after a special process.

5) Plant trees and other plants where you