Climate change

To demonstrate your comprehensive knowledge of geography, you will write a response to the following essay
question concerning “The Impact of Climate Change” as discussed by Scientist.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change, also called global warming, refers to the rise in average surface temperatures on Earth. An
overwhelming scientific consensus maintains that climate change is due primarily to the human use of fossil
fuels, which releases carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other greenhouse gases into the air. The gases trap heat within
the atmosphere, which can have a range of effects on ecosystems, including rising sea levels, severe weather
events, and droughts that render landscapes more susceptible to wildfires, and also health problems.
While consensus among nearly all scientists, scientific organizations, and governments is that climate change
is happening and is caused by human activity, a small minority of voices questions the validity of such
assertions and prefers to cast doubt on the preponderance of evidence.
Climate change deniers often claim that recent changes that are attributed to human activity can be seen as
part of the natural variations in the Earth’s climate and temperature circle, and that it is challenging or even
impossible to establish a direct correlation between climate change and any single weather event, such as
hurricanes, droughts and melting icecaps.
While the latter is generally true, decades of data and analysis support the reality of climate change—and the
human aspect in this process. Economists have agreed that acting to reduce fossil fuel emissions would be far
less expensive than dealing with the consequences of Climate Change.
What do you think about the whole debate and what are some of the visible impacts of Climate Change that
can be identified today on our planet? Use the Internet to find information specifically in “Peer Reviewed
Published Journals” on Climate Change and its impact. Make sure that you cite your work.The first paragraph
should be an introduction with a thesis statement that directly answers the question.
The middle paragraphs should make up the body. Each paragraph should have a topic sentence and at least
five detail sentences. Include interesting and informative supporting facts and examples in your own words to
demonstrate a full understanding of the topic and support your thesis. Include documented personal
experience from a primary source.