Share List When people think about civilization, they are often thinking about our world as it is today. However, we have come from a long line of previous civilizations, some of which may have also been affected by climate change in the distant past. Many scientists will point to examples of cultures that have literally … [Read more…]
Share List Climate change is an important topic and one that continues to arise with time. You are going to see many people bring it up and that is why it is important to notice how it impacts evolution. Let’s take a look at the changes that are going to be seen in the long-term. … [Read more…]
Share List When we launch spacecraft into orbit, we are using rockets which head up toward outer space. As the rocket goes through the troposphere and stratosphere, it will eventually have a stage on the rocket that will affect the ozone layer. Many studies have shown that holes in the ozone layer are caused by … [Read more…]
Share List Although there are some people in the world today that believe climate change is a farce, scientists are clearly showing that there are indications that it is happening at an accelerated rate. Some of the signs of climate change can be seen in changes in our seasons, and it is also confirmed by … [Read more…]
Share List The concept of global warming is not actually new. It has been around for centuries. Many people have traced original thoughts about this, going back to the ancient Greeks. They had originally wondered if cutting down trees would actually lead to more rainfall in the same general area. This thought process was perpetuated … [Read more…]
Share List Studying the climatic conditions of the past, difficult as it may be is quite important in helping us understand the extent to which climate has changed, and this is where dendroclimatology comes into play. Dendroclimatology is the study of past climate by studying tree – more specifically, tree rings. Tree rings, as botanist … [Read more…]
Share List It has been just over 30 years since scientists first noticed a hole in the ozone layer over the South Pole. The ozone layer is an atmosphere protective layer that prevents harmful rays from the sun entering into the Earth’s atmosphere. Scientists are now saying that they are witnessing the first signs of … [Read more…]
Share List Most people are aware of what global warming is or have heard of the term. This is commonly thrown around by environmentalists because it is a major issue causing real problems for people. You will want to know when global warming began, so things don’t fall apart on you moving forward. The Late … [Read more…]
Share List Most people have heard that climate change is occurring at a record speed. It is something that is thought to be the result of modern man contributing to the acceleration. Global warming is at an all-time high with each year being warmer than the last one for almost a decade. These changes are … [Read more…]
Share List With each passing year, evidence of climate change is becoming more apparent. Higher average temperatures, changing seasons, and greater occurrence of adverse meteorological phenomena such as El Niño, tornados, and hurricanes. All these effects are more discernable to humans being as they directly affect mankind and often times, a physical manifestation. However, climate … [Read more…]