Massive heat waves across the globe: Why should we be concerned about it?
Recently, European nations are in the news not because of some EU issue or rising political tensions in European countries. It's because of the heat waves that Europe never expected. It's not just Europe that is experiencing this climate change. Almost every country on the planet is experiencing it. Simply because our planet is undergoing a major climate change. A change that isn't positive, rather alarming.
What's causing this climate change?
Well, our ignorance and disrespect towards Mother Nature for a long time is the primary reason.
Climatologists conclude that the heat waves across the globe are a result of climate change, El Niño, and human-driven greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists say that we humans have been burning fossil fuels for years, and that has raised the temperature by 1.2°C (2.2°F). The extra heat traps more energy in the atmosphere, increasing the intensity, duration, and frequency of heat waves.
The El Niño event acted as a catalyst to the climate change by adding a natural layer of warming. El Niño affected the ocean and atmospheric patterns, and this pushed more heat around tropical and subtropical regions.
Cities with dense buildings (i.e., concrete jungles) and less green belt trap heat that further adds to the problem. We humans love concrete houses more than nature; there's no denying it.
Why do climatologists find this alarming?
The polar ice is melting, and forests are dying at a faster pace than the predicted models. Some regions on the planet have already passed the wet-bulb temperature point, i.e., above 35°C (95°F). Humans can no longer cool themselves after sweating, and this is fatal for humans. 2023 and 2024 were recorded as the hottest years ever. Some regions of North America, Europe, India, and China recorded temperatures between 45 and 50°C (113 and 122°F), and some regions recorded temperatures beyond 50°C (113°F). Oceans are hitting record temperatures, coral reefs are dying and marine ecosystems are experiencing the damage too.
Climatologists clearly state that climate change cannot be reversed, but it can be slowed down. Now, the question is, will we humans listen to them and take their words on a serious note? History states that humans change only when Mother Nature teaches us an unforgettable lesson. Well, we forget the lesson as the time passes by.
I remember how Earth literally started healing during pandemic lockdown. It was a proof that the less the humans interfere with the climate, the more beneficial it is for our planet. Things were back to usual the moment life resumed. Shame on us humans!
Just imagine the havoc we humans will witness if we do not act on it accordingly. We witness urban strain, border tensions, and climate refugees. We won't be able to save ourselves from ecological collapse, i.e., wildfire-triggered extinctions and the imbalance in nature. The economic challenges like infrastructure damage, higher cooling costs, and dissolution of insurance services would bother us a lot. Total chaos! What if it's a global catastrophe? God forbid! 🙏
We must save our planet before it's too late! 🌍 🌎 🌏
Saving the planet does not mean sitting in the middle of the road like stupid people and blocking the traffic. Protests are good only when they do not cause trouble for others.
May God save us from the wrath...🙏
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We shouldn't ignore this harsh reality as well:
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What's causing this climate change?
Well, our ignorance and disrespect towards Mother Nature for a long time is the primary reason.
Climatologists conclude that the heat waves across the globe are a result of climate change, El Niño, and human-driven greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists say that we humans have been burning fossil fuels for years, and that has raised the temperature by 1.2°C (2.2°F). The extra heat traps more energy in the atmosphere, increasing the intensity, duration, and frequency of heat waves.
The El Niño event acted as a catalyst to the climate change by adding a natural layer of warming. El Niño affected the ocean and atmospheric patterns, and this pushed more heat around tropical and subtropical regions.
Cities with dense buildings (i.e., concrete jungles) and less green belt trap heat that further adds to the problem. We humans love concrete houses more than nature; there's no denying it.
Why do climatologists find this alarming?
The polar ice is melting, and forests are dying at a faster pace than the predicted models. Some regions on the planet have already passed the wet-bulb temperature point, i.e., above 35°C (95°F). Humans can no longer cool themselves after sweating, and this is fatal for humans. 2023 and 2024 were recorded as the hottest years ever. Some regions of North America, Europe, India, and China recorded temperatures between 45 and 50°C (113 and 122°F), and some regions recorded temperatures beyond 50°C (113°F). Oceans are hitting record temperatures, coral reefs are dying and marine ecosystems are experiencing the damage too.
Climatologists clearly state that climate change cannot be reversed, but it can be slowed down. Now, the question is, will we humans listen to them and take their words on a serious note? History states that humans change only when Mother Nature teaches us an unforgettable lesson. Well, we forget the lesson as the time passes by.
I remember how Earth literally started healing during pandemic lockdown. It was a proof that the less the humans interfere with the climate, the more beneficial it is for our planet. Things were back to usual the moment life resumed. Shame on us humans!
Just imagine the havoc we humans will witness if we do not act on it accordingly. We witness urban strain, border tensions, and climate refugees. We won't be able to save ourselves from ecological collapse, i.e., wildfire-triggered extinctions and the imbalance in nature. The economic challenges like infrastructure damage, higher cooling costs, and dissolution of insurance services would bother us a lot. Total chaos! What if it's a global catastrophe? God forbid! 🙏
We must save our planet before it's too late! 🌍 🌎 🌏
Saving the planet does not mean sitting in the middle of the road like stupid people and blocking the traffic. Protests are good only when they do not cause trouble for others.
May God save us from the wrath...🙏
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We shouldn't ignore this harsh reality as well:
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