Effects of Climate Change on the FutureA majority of scientists agree that global warming, or climate change, will have dangerous impacts in both the short and long term about the natural environment, humans and many other species on Earth. Although global warming is a phenomenon that occurs naturally over time, over the past century the global climate has changed dramatically due to the increasing amount of greenhouse gases emitted by human activity. Because this excess carbon and other human-produced gases compound in the atmosphere over time, scientists predict its negative effects will be long-lasting and far-reaching. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts that over the next century, temperatures will rise between 2.5 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit, which could cause enormous changes in weather patterns, possible destruction of ecosystems and rapid sea level rise, with each event containing its own events. serious repercussions. A significant and currently observable effect of global warming is the substantial and diverse change in weather patterns caused by rising temperatures globally, as well as rising sea levels. The IPCC has predicted an increase in flooding and droughts of varying severity in various regions of the world (Parry and Canziani, 2007). Both patterns can be detrimental in terms of loss of life, but the second could be devastating in its limiting effects on agricultural production, fresh water availability and energy production (“Global Warming: Vital Signs” ). It is also believed that tropical storms will cause massive destruction as well as erosion of coastal areas. The ramifications of these extreme weather... middle of paper ...... pressure on human life are likely to have effects at all levels. The reality of global warming must be addressed both immediately and in the future. on a large scale because of its implications for the future life of humans and other species on Earth. As we have learned, 97% of scientists agree that increased global warming over the past century has been caused by human activity and continues to be caused by human activity today (Global Warming: vital signs). This is potentially a very serious problem on a local and global scale, causing imbalances and threats to human life, security, access to vital resources, as well as to the environment and the biosphere in as a whole, and as such, increased efforts must be made to mitigate the resulting effects. are already evident through changes in water, sea levels and natural habitats around the world. 3