*What are some important global environmental issues? What are some important environmental issues in your local community?
The most important global environmental issue is the global warming because Each year from 1998 through 2007 ranks among the top 25 warmest years. Scientists say that the earth could warm by an additional 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit during the 21st century if we fail to reduce emissions from burning fossil fuels, such as coal and oil.
The most important environmental problem in my community is the disappearance of Lightning Catatumbo, since late January has not been able to appreciate the weather flash, which represents its most prolonged disappearance in 104 years. The problem is linked to the phenomenon of El Nino, which has plunged to Venezuela in the worst drought since 1947 and has affected the river flow Catatumbo, whose basin is developed the "lightning".
*Of these issues, which one interests you the most?
In my opinion, the biggest problem and that we should pay more attention is global warming. Because it affects everyone and alter the ecosystem, and this rise in average temperature will have far-reaching effects on the earth's climate patterns and on all living things. Many of these changes have already begun.
*What do you know about this issues?
I know some of the problems or consequences of the global warming. For example, the change of weather patterns that cause more powerful and dangerous hurricanes, warmer water in the oceans pumps more energy into tropical storms, making them stronger and potentially more destructive. Also, cause drought and wildfire, warmer temperatures could increase the probability of drought. Greater evaporation, particularly during summer and fall, could exacerbate drought conditions and increase the risk of wildfires. Other consequence of global warming are ecosystem shifts and species die-off, the increasing global temperatures are expected to disrupt ecosystems, pushing to extinction those species that cannot adapt. The first comprehensive assessment of the extinction risk from global warming found that more than 1 million species could be obliterated by 2050 if the current trajectory continues.
*What more would you like to know?
I would like to know what the real state in which the world stands on account of global warming, and the most efficient way to help the world on this environmental problem.
*Where can you get information about this issue?
In internet you can get information of all those things, in www.nrdc.org, www.globalwarming.org. etc.. Or you can go to google and put global warming and get a lot of information of that theme.
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