2.CAUSE AND EFFECT ESSAY / GLOBAL WARMING / NURDAN DOĞAN

                                                                                                                                       25.04.2014

                                                                                                                                 Nurdan Doğan

                                                                                                                   (2.Cause and effect essay)

                                    GLOBAL WARMING

Global warming is called as a rising of temperature on the earth’s surface as a result of greenhouse gases which released into the atmosphere by humans. Earth's surface is heated by the sun's rays. In recent years, accumulation of carbon dioxide and methane gas in the atmosphere has increased due to the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, rapid population and consumption tendency in society. According to scientists, this rising causes global warming.

Climate system is influenced by solar, greenhouse gases and human factors. In winter, temperatures are rising, animals are changing their migration periods therefore global warming causes climate change. Animal and plant species which can not stand these changes are declining or are disappearing. Global warming affects directly human health. Scientists have researched that climate change can trigger some diseases such as heart, respiratory, infectious and allergic diseases.

It causes hurricanes and floods. In the long term drought, it causes desertification. Melting of glaciers leads to disappearing of coastal areas. This will narrow life field in the world. Avalanches occur frequently due to temperature changes in the snowy mountains and avalanches endanger residential areas. Thirst occurs as a result of the rapid depletion of water resources. Drought causes forest fires. Generation of seals and polar bears will be in jeopardy because of melting glaciers.

We must take our precautions and measures against global warming. We should use energy-friendly bulbs. Televisions should not be used in standby mode. We should use fans instead of air conditioning. Houses should be insulated against heat loss. We should prefer public transport. We should prefer walking instead of driving for short distances. Tap should not be left open during brushing teeth, washing dishes and shaving. Glazed products should be preferred such as bottles and jars. Consumers should not take non-recyclable products.

In brief, due to the fact that global warming damages environment, people should be informed about it. We must take necessary measures to decline it’s continuity. Experts should organize seminars or conferences about global warming. People should be conscious against it. The damages which are caused by people should be reduced. Plant and animal species and human health should be protected against damages.