The increase in warmer, drier temperatures has also increased the number of wildfires in western forests. Some examples of states hit hard are Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico.
The warmer weather has also raised the temperatures of streams and rivers which has damaged the proper habitat for trout, salmon, and other kinds of cold-water fish in the West. The suitable habitats by the Rocky Mountains could decline 50% if average temperatures in July rise 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wetlands are in danger due to global warming. Specifically the Prairie Pothole Region's wetlands could reduce at most 91% by the 2080's, which would result in a 69% reduction of the ducks that breed there. Global warming is estimated to reduce about 30% of perennial grasses and forbs as well as 17% loss of shrub species.
Ways to take Action
As you all may know there are energy efficient technologies out there available for homes, cars, buildings, and appliances. Furthermore clean, renewable energy sources such as the sun, wind, and biofuels are up and coming. These new exciting sources of energy will greatly improve our environments. Here are some ways to take action:
1. reduce the dependence on fossil fuels
2. invest in energy efficient and renewable energy sources
3. put forth strategies that will help the wildlife from global warming
(targetglobalwarming.org)
The warmer weather has also raised the temperatures of streams and rivers which has damaged the proper habitat for trout, salmon, and other kinds of cold-water fish in the West. The suitable habitats by the Rocky Mountains could decline 50% if average temperatures in July rise 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wetlands are in danger due to global warming. Specifically the Prairie Pothole Region's wetlands could reduce at most 91% by the 2080's, which would result in a 69% reduction of the ducks that breed there. Global warming is estimated to reduce about 30% of perennial grasses and forbs as well as 17% loss of shrub species.
Ways to take Action
As you all may know there are energy efficient technologies out there available for homes, cars, buildings, and appliances. Furthermore clean, renewable energy sources such as the sun, wind, and biofuels are up and coming. These new exciting sources of energy will greatly improve our environments. Here are some ways to take action:
1. reduce the dependence on fossil fuels
2. invest in energy efficient and renewable energy sources
3. put forth strategies that will help the wildlife from global warming
(targetglobalwarming.org)
10 comments:
Very interesting! Global warming has so many effects; I appreciate the focus on specific tupes of weather changes. Thank you for including ways that we can help reduce global warming. It would be great if you could include even more specific things we could do!
The contrast between the wetlands and the wildfires is very interesting. Do you know what causes the difference in environmental extremes?
Does the dry air affect crops and soil?
This is a very informative entry. I did not realize how much of an effect global warming was having on our world. I knew about the traditional change in climate, but I did not think that it linked it to wildfires, warmer rivers, and wetlands. Are you currently doing any of these techniques to prevent disasters?
Currently I am not using any of the new renewable energy sources because they are very expansive right now, but in my household we do use energy effecient washers, and dryers, and other appliances as well.
Do you have any idea if the recent wildfires in California are global warming related?
I think its great that you included ways to help! Its important to be informed, but sometimes actions make more of a difference. Awesome job on the information as well!
Lauren I am not sure of exactly was cause such extremes in the environments, I believe it is just global warmings effect that exagerates the environments.
Charlie, the soil is dry because there is less CO2 in it and more in the air, which is not good for crops because they need moist soil and CO2 to grow well. Dry soil would not produce the best crops or any at all.
Jill, I believe that the California wildfires are due to global warming.
Charlie, I also meant to mention that the C02 is increasing the amount of crops produced.
I found it really interesting how drought could be so extreme for that to do happen! Do you think that wildfires that are accidentally set contribute to global warming issues?
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