What Is Happening Now In The Artics
-temperatures have been rising in the arctic
-thickness of the ice sheet has decreased
-Springs are coming earlier, and fall is arriving later
-Surface temperatures are increasing at a rate of 2 degrees per decade
-water absorbs heat and thus increases the heat
source: http://www.awitness.org/journal/melt_ice_cap_glacier.html
Cause
human activities (emission of greenhouse gases, deforestation)
Emission Of Greenhouse Gases
-transportation needs, burning of fossil fuels
Burning of fossil fuels
-like petroleum, oil, coal, natural gases
Solutions
-find greener way to make electricity and use energy conserving items like energy bulbs. (solar panels, wind mills)
-use items that do not produce air pollution (cars that run on electricity)
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