In part 2 of this series of articles I will summarize the impact that will happen to the world if we do nothing or do not enough. to help reduce global warming as well as to summarize The situation in the social dimension of the world that is currently in progress.
Effects of global warming
• Information from greenpeace.org. The initial impacts that are likely to occur on slightly to moderately warming global temperatures are summarized as follows: Sea levels are rising due to melting glaciers. and rising global temperatures from the thermal expansion of ocean waters.
• Massive greenhouse gas emissions from the frozen soil. and the dying forest There is an increased risk of extreme weather conditions such as heat dissipation. drought and floods Currently, global drought has increased twice as much as in the past 30 years.
• Severe regional impacts. For example, in Europe, more river flooding will occur in most parts of the continent. And along the coastal areas are vulnerable to flooding. The erosion and loss of marine space has increased dramatically. which in other continents will face the same problem.
• Natural systems, including glaciers, coral reefs, mangrove forests, Arctic ecosystems. Ecosystems of high mountain ranges, temperate coniferous forests, tropical forests, grasslands, watersheds and the local grasslands will be severely threatened.
• Various species of animals. increased risk of extinction and resulting in the loss of biodiversity
•More severe impacts will fall on poor countries such as Africa. Asia and the Pacific Ocean with the least ability to protect themselves from rising sea levels spread of pathogens and lower agricultural productivity.
and if global warming continues It is expected that Serious long-term effects may manifest as:
• Greenland ice sheet. And Antarctica will melt. If left uncontrolled, the heat generated by greenhouse gas emissions could be triggered by the melting of the entire Greenland ice sheet. in the next few decades This will eventually cause sea levels to rise up to 7 meters. There is new evidence that the low flow rate of Antarctic ice represents a risk of total melting.
• The slower, warmer Atlantic currents change direction. or stop flowing, which has a high impact on Europe and cause abnormal ocean circulation system.
• Disaster from the massive methane emissions from the oceans. This causes the methane gas to rise in the atmosphere rapidly. and result in global warming.
Upcoming movements in the year 64 information from www.khaosod.co.th /around-the-world-news/news_5653336 has concluded that in 2021 there may be an event that will help point to death in the fight against This problem includes :
• The November 2021 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland later this year is expected to be a platform to discuss the possibility of climate change. Carbon emission reduction oxides even more because after meeting in Paris, France in 2015 and agreeing to try to reduce carbon emissions to control Controlling global temperatures to no more than 2 degrees Celsius, but still very far from the plan.
• Increased commitments by countries to reduce carbon emissions. At the UN General Assembly in September 2020, China announced it aims to achieve zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2060, shocking because China is a country. with The world's carbon emissions are approximately 28%, and reducing them requires considerable cost and effort. But it's a good motivator from that commitment. In addition, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Japan and South Korea have made similar announcements. The United Nations estimates that there will be 110 countries aiming to reduce their carbon footprint to zero by the middle of the century. These countries collectively emits more than 65% of the world's carbon dioxide and have an economy greater than 70% of the world.
• The trend of renewable energy production is more and the price will be lower, countries will turn to increase investment in wind energy. Solar power and batteries in the next few years, where production costs are usually inexpensive now and tends to decrease further Finally, it can shut down fossil fuel power plants.
• The world after COVID-19 will change, this epidemic reiterates that Our world may encounter various events. The unexpected that we can't control after covid incident There will be more support for environmentally friendly projects to mitigate these uncertainties. both in the dimensions of the country, the business and the level of the people.
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