Persian Gulf Could Be Too Hot For Humans By 2100 (Essay Sample)

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Entry 1: Persian Gulf could be too hot for humans by 2100
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Summary
This article summarizes the effects on global warming with an emphatic warning that if the emission of carbon compounds into the atmosphere isn’t controlled, peaks of humid heat will start forming in the Persian Gulf and subsequently render the region inhabitable. The temperatures in the Persian Gulf will surpass human tolerance by the end of this century. According to the research studies conducted in the area, the accumulation of carbon within the atmosphere of the Persian Gulf has resulted into occurrence of heat waves at a rate that exceeds the ability of any living creature to control its body temperature within the region.
Social commentary
Despite the efforts of various environmental organizations to control carbon emissions into the atmosphere, very few stakeholders have heed to the call. Rendering the Persian Gulf inhabitable due to global warming will not only bar human settlement in the region but cause human conflicts as people tend to find alternative settlements.
Entry 2: More than 4000 towns and cities in America will be lost to the sea, study finds.
/news/worldnews/northamerica/11932421/More-than-400-towns-and-cities-in-America-will-be-lost-to-the-sea-study-finds.html
Summary
This article presents findings of a study conducted by a team of environmental experts on the effects of global warming and climate change. The situation in America is beyond control and regardless of the damage control measures to be implemented, the fact remains that the rising sea level will submerge at least 414 cities and towns in America. The article further states that the level of carbon within America’s atmosphere is so concentrated to an extent that it has been locked in sufficient sea level rise to submerge numerous homes. The bedrock in most parts of America cannot withstand pressure of the ground water.
Commentary
The case study in America is only but a representation of what is bound to face other regions of the world. While the whole idea of climate change seemed abstract at first, the impeding dangers will eventually make it a reality. Failure to conserve the environment will hence finally cause great havoc to humanity.
Entry 3: February smashes global temperature record, says Nasa
/news/earth/environment/globalwarming/12192869/February-smashes-global-temperature-record-says-Nasa.html
Summary
According to this article, February 2016 was the hottest month in the history of the world, a situation that was largely attributed to man-made climate change. Similarly, both January, 2016 and December, 2015 had also surpassed the historical averages. While most countries along the equatorial region didn’t experience extensive effects, there were unprecedented consequences in the Arctic where the sea ice levels too hit record lows. Nasa subsequently warns that such extreme temperature are a practical effect of global warming and the severity of the effects is bound to increase in the event that corrective measures are not adhered to.
Commentary
One major effect of global warming and climate change is that they result into extremely high temperatures to levels that do not favor human existence. February, 2016, should therefore serve as a warning to the entire world and subsequently serve as an awakening call to the entire humanity to conserve the environment at all costs.
Entry 4: More than 6 million could die early due to air pollution every year
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/09/16/health/air-pollution-deaths-rising/
Summary
The author of this article asserts that the air we breathe has since been turned into a slow poison that prematurely kills about 3 million people every year. Shocking revelations however is the fact that this figure is bound to double to a whooping 6 million people in the near future. The article further reinstates that while people associate air pollution with industrial emissions and the automobile industry, the effect of residential energy emissions is the major contributor of air pollution. To illustrate the contribution by each sector, the author presents different figures of in terms of percentage contributions from each sector.
Commentary
There has been extensive public awareness on air pollution. In fact, besides water pollution, air pollution is the major form of environmental pollution that has been discussed in depth and detail in numerous forums. It therefore surprises many that despite such awareness, people are continuously murdering others by polluting the air they breathe.
Entry 5: Indian court bans Fireworks sales in Delhi to fight Smog
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The information in this article is about efforts by the Supreme Court of India to fight air pollution. According to the article, the Supreme Court gave an order banning the sale of fireworks in Delhi in order to control emission of smog into the atmosphere. The people of India are used to fireworks whenever commemorating or celebrating major events in their country. Once it was established that smog from the fireworks was causing detrimental effects on the purity of atmospheric air, the government had to act despite the looming complains from the residents. This was largely lauded by most environmentalists.
Commentary
Moves such as that made by the Supreme Court in India are what the world needs to curb environmental pollution. People have continuously polluted the air we breathe even when they well know the effects of such pollution. As a result therefore, its only through legislation of stringent and strict punitive measures that will save our environment.
Entry 6: Oil Industry’s New Threat? The Global Growth of Electric Cars
/2016/11/07/business/energy-environment/the-global-growth-of-electric-cars.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FAir%20Pollution
Summary
According to this article, the automotive industry has been rated as the leading contributor of available carbon in the atmosphere, carbon that causes global warming and climate change. In order to reduce the overall emissions from the automobile industry, people from Norway have embraced electric vehicles which require electric energy to move and thus do not emit any chemicals into the atmosphere. Although the move looks like a real threat to the oil industry, many environmentalists have largely lauded the move as a noble solution to curb air pollution in Oslo, which had been rated as having the highest percentage of emissions.
Commentary
Electric vehicles are an example of how innovation and creativity can be used to solve daily environmental problems in society. More funds should therefore be invested in further research and innovative efforts so as to come up with more creative approaches for tackling air pollution, and environmental purity as a whole.
Entry 7: Air Pollution exposure may worsen Lupus in children
/releases/2016/06/160609115429.htm
Summary
Lupus is a respiratory disorder characterized by inflammation of the airways which then leads to acute respiratory infections. The condition is common in Brazil where almost 10,000 infants die of Lupus every year. According to the author of this article, a study conducted in Brazil revealed that exposure to contaminated air significantly increases chances of infants and adolescents to develop Lupus. The article also has information that air pollution doesn’t only increase chances of infants contracting Lupus but also significantly reduces one’s immunity rheumatic disease. This article is thus important as it discusses some major respiratory complications that come as a result of inhaling contaminated air.
Commentary
Besides significantly contributing towards global warming and climate change, air pollution causes numerous respiratory infections. While diseases affecting other parts may be treated, most respiratory infections are either incurable or expensive to manage. As a result therefore, ensuring uncontamin...