CLIMATE CHANGEExperts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extremely concerned about the changes to our climate which are taking place. Admittedly, climate changes have occurred on our planet before. For example, there have been several ice ages or glacial periods.These climatic changes, however, were different from the modem ones in that they occurred gradually and, as far as we know, naturally. The changes currently being monitored are said to be the result not of natural causes, but of human activity. Furthermore, the rate of change...
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
GLOBAL WARMING: A WAY OUT
GLOBAL WARMING: A WAY OUTWe have the technology and ingenuity to reduce the threat of global warming today. Solutions are already available that will stimulate the American economy by creating jobs, saving consumers money, and protecting our national security. By investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency, and increasing the efficiency of the cars we drive, we can take essential steps toward reducing our dependence on oil and other fossil fuels that cause global warming.Using energy more efficiently and moving to renewable energy (wind,...
EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING
EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMINGThe predicted effects of global warming on the environment and for human life are numerous and varied. It is generally difficult to attribute specific natural phenomena to long-term causes, but some effects of recent climate change may already be occurring. Rising sea levels, glacier retreat, Arctic shrinkage, and altered patterns of agriculture are cited as direct consequences, but predictions for secondary and regional effects include extreme weather events, an expansion of tropical diseases, changes in the timing of...
CAUSES OF GLOBAL WARMING
CAUSES OF GLOBAL WARMING The greenhouse effect was discovered by Joseph Fourier in 1824. It is the process by which absorption and emission of infrared radiation by atmospheric gases warm the planet's surface.Existence of the greenhouse effect as such is not disputed. Naturally occurring greenhouse gases have a mean warming effect of about 33 °C (59 °F), without which Earth would be uninhabitable. Rather, the issue is how the strength of the greenhouse effect changes when human activity increases the atmospheric concentrations of some greenhouse...
FOR A GREEN MOROCCO
FOR A GREEN MOROCCOSustainable development aims to satisfy the present’s needs without compromising those of the future. It conciliates environment preservation, economical development, and social well-being. Beyond the definitions, it designates a new humanism; the only possible path for humanity to keep its unique collective good : the planet and its resources. Striving to link between all these big sectors. Sustainable development deals with each line of business, each territory and each local community. Maintainable over time, sustainable...
NATIONAL CHARTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
NATIONAL CHARTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTOn April 22, 2010, during the celebration of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, Morocco announced an unprecedented National Charter for Environment and Sustainable Development. This is the first environmental charter of its kind. It will form the framework for national environmental laws as well as for future environmental policy.The aim of this environmental charter is to govern water and solid waste management in all public and private sectors, while preserving natural resources and spaces....
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