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    Causes and Effects of Global Warming (Detailed)

    ### Introduction to Global Warming

    Global warming refers to the long-term rise in the Earth's average temperature, predominantly

    caused by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Human activities such

    as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes are the primary drivers of this

    phenomenon.

    ### Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    Greenhouse gases (GHGs) such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O)

    trap heat within the Earth's atmosphere, creating a 'greenhouse effect'. The concentration of CO2

    has increased by more than 40% since the pre-industrial era, primarily due to the combustion of

    coal, oil, and natural gas.

    #### Major Contributors to Greenhouse Gases

    1. **Energy Sector:** Power plants, industrial activities, and transportation systems powered by

    fossil fuels contribute significantly to global GHG emissions.

    2. **Agriculture:** The agriculture sector, through livestock methane production, deforestation for

    land use, and fertilizers, plays a major role.

    3. **Industry:** Industrial processes that involve chemical reactions release gases such as CO2,

    CH4, and fluorinated gases.

    **Table 1: Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector (%)**

    | Sector | CO2 Emissions (%) |

    |----------------|-------------------|

    | Energy | 35 |
    | Agriculture | 24 |

    | Industry | 21 |

    | Transportation | 14 |

    | Buildings |6 |

    ### Impact on the Oceans and Ice Caps

    The Earth's oceans absorb around 90% of the excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases. This has

    led to ocean warming and contributed to a rise in sea levels. Additionally, ice caps and glaciers,

    which act as reflectors of solar radiation, are melting at an alarming rate. For instance, the

    Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are losing mass, contributing to global sea-level rise.

    ### Effects on Weather Patterns and Agriculture

    Global warming is causing more extreme and unpredictable weather patterns. For instance,

    hurricanes are becoming more intense, droughts are lasting longer, and flooding has become more

    frequent. Agricultural yields are threatened by shifting climate zones and increased frequency of

    extreme weather events, which compromise food security globally.

    #### Health Impacts

    The health of human populations is also at risk due to heatwaves, the spread of vector-borne

    diseases, and the impact of poor air quality due to increased pollutants.

    ### Solutions to Global Warming

    Efforts to curb global warming include transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar and wind

    power, increasing energy efficiency, and implementing carbon capture and storage (CCS)

    technologies. There is also a growing interest in geoengineering approaches, though they remain

    controversial due to potential risks.


    ### Conclusion

    Global warming presents one of the most significant challenges facing humanity. Coordinated

    international efforts, technological innovation, and policy interventions will be crucial in mitigating its

    worst effects.

    **Figure 1: Graph showing the rise in atmospheric CO2 concentrations (ppm) and corresponding

    global temperature anomalies over the last 100 years.**

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