Local Risk with
Global Climate Change
Photo Source: National Optical
Astronomy Observatory
The Sun is the ultimate source for most of the Earth's energy, particularly
its fossil fuel reserves. These are believed to have originated from
ancient plant matter. Greenhouse gases produced by fossil fuel combustion
and other sources are trapping more of the Sun's heat in the upper atmosphere,
changing the global energy balance. Indicators of local climate changes
include increased annual average temperature, increases in the length of
the growing season, increased precipitation accompanied by an increase in
intense precipitation events, rising sea levels and increased sea surface
temperatures. These changes are accompanied by eroding shorelines,
invading species, arriving diseases, and fleeing insurers.
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Facts on the Local Risk with Global Climate
Change
See Contributor's Guide
below.
- The sea level has risen measurably over the last 150 years.
- Greenland Ice caps are melting at an ever faster rate.
- Sea temperatures have been rising steadily.
- Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere (a green house gas) are
rising measurably.
- Average Temperatures are rising.
Visions on the Local Risk with Global
Climate Change
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ContContributor's Guide
A blazing sun is not the only indicator of the local risks associated with
global climate change. Data, information, art, and photos are sought that
address topics such as the ones listed below:
Facts on Local Risks with Global Climate Change
- inundation, and aquifer infiltration
- Increased Storm frequency and severity
- Health effects
- Economic impacts
- Ecosystem effects
- Your ideas?
Visions of Local Risks with Global Climate Change
- Gridlocked roads and bridges
- Fuel-devouring vehicles and boats
- Empty transit
- Auto-centric culture
- Uneven playing field
- True costs
- Inadequate accounting
- Your ideas?
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