Think of the causes of global warming, and fossil fuel energy probably comes to mind. Less conspicuous are the consequences of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food system is elaborate and complex; its requirements and impacts are extraordinary. Fossil fuels power tractors, fishing vessels, transport, processing, chemicals, packaging materials, refrigeration, supermarkets, and kitchens. Chemical fertilizers... Continue Reading →
One of the ‘Top Ten Myths about Global Warming’
That humanity can adapt isn’t really a myth. People can adapt. But humanity’s adaptability doesn’t mean people can ignore the demands to reduce greenhouse gases. People can adapt to the impacts of climate change at the lower end of impacts. In other words, scientists know that the climate is changing because of human activity. But... Continue Reading →
(This article was written on May 4th, 2010 Brett Israel) Earth's current warming trend could bring deadly heat for humans. A new study that looked at reasonable worst-case scenarios for global warming found that if greenhouse gases continue to be emitted at their current rate, temperatures could become deadly in coming centuries. Researchers calculated the highest tolerable... Continue Reading →
Earth Could Become Too Hot for Humans
HOW TO LIVE WITH IT Health Risks Climate change isn’t just bad for the planet’s health—it’s bad for people’s too. Effects will vary by age, gender, geography, and socioeconomic status—and so will remedies. A recent international study in the Lancet says that many more people will be exposed to extreme weather events over the next century than... Continue Reading →
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