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As the Earth at night shows (opposite), we humans have made a dramatic impact on the earth’s surface. Just to put some perspective on it, with fossil fuels (coal and oil) we are releasing BILLIONS of years of trapped carbon into our air (Atmosphere), since the industrial revolution, all at once. Anthony of Lincs Gas says “It’s scary to acknowledge climate change is happening at such a fast pace – not over a long time span but within the couple of decades since I have grown up.”

“We are running the planet like a company in liquidation.” We all know about deforestation of the rainforests, but a new problem for the rainforests is drought. Never seen before, droughts have occurred in the Amazon basin over the last couple of years, which is killing off trees, plants and wildlife which depend on wet and humid conditions. If the rainforest droughts continue then this will only double the speed of global warming and climate change. Our lungs of the earth are disappearing fast. “It is clear that the risks of climate change may well be greater than we thought.” Tony Blair 2006. Has the golden age of humanity passed without us even realising it? The double whammy humanity has to face is man made climate change and the decline of oil production in the 21st century. One thing is clear; nature is very brutal and unforgiving towards mankind.

Lincs Gas 2006 – About Man Made Climate Change

The term “Greenhouse Effect” is commonly used to describe the increase in the earth’s average temperature that has been recorded over the past 100 years. However, without the “natural greenhouse effect” life on earth would be very different to that seen today. The “natural greenhouse effect” the earth receives for life sustaining warmth from the sun.

A planet under stress and a civilisation in trouble

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Past, Present and Future Temperatures

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Latest environmental and global climate change issues for the UK. NEWS – Tony Blair has previously described the threat of climate change as “so far-reaching in its impact and irreversible in its destructive power, that it alters radically human existence”. On its way to the earths surface most of the heat energy passes through the earths atmosphere, while a smaller proportion is reflected back into space. The energy warms the earth’s surface and as the temperature increases the earth radiates heat energy (infrared energy) back into the atmosphere. As this energy has a different wavelength to that coming from the sun some is absorbed by gases in the atmosphere. There are four main naturally occurring gases that are responsible for the “greenhouse effect”; water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide. Once these gases absorb energy the gas particles begin to vibrate and they radiate energy in all directions, including approximately 30% of it back towards earth. The other two important greenhouse gases are ozone and halocarbons. As a result, the earth’s average surface temperature is kept at about 15C by the blanket of atmosphere that surrounds it. Without this the temperature would be about minus 18C – too cold for life. The gases keep the earth warm in a similar (but not identical) way as a greenhouse keeps plants warm.

Global Warming is causing Climate Change – still not convinced?

The evidence for Enhanced Greenhouse Effect – During the past decade scientists have learned much about the complex natural processes that influence climate variability and change, and our ability to model climate has increased significantly. We also have begun to better identify those parts of the climate system that are particularly important. One of these critical areas is our understanding of the role of feedbacks in the climate system and their role in the determining climate sensitivity. Feedbacks are processes in the climate system that can either amplify or dampen the systems response to change. This study looks at what is known and not known about climate change feedbacks and seeks to identify the feedback processes most in need of improved understanding. It identifies key observations needed to combat and eliminate climate feedbacks and discusses ways to evaluate progress in understanding how our civilisation destroys our environment, whether locally or globally.

 Lincs Gas Views – As the United States marks the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a major new report from a coalition of the UKs biggest environment and development groups reveal the untold story of the impact that extreme weather conditions have on our climate. New research is calling on the Government to demonstrate international leadership on climate change by introducing a new law requiring annual cuts in UK carbon dioxide. The call comes as new research shows that climate change is affecting every aspect of our environment.

 Global Warming is already running away with itself!

Global warming is caused by emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases that are emitted primarily by the burning of fossil fuels and the clearing of forests. These gases remain in our atmosphere for decades or even centuries. With the clearing of the forests depleting the oxygen (02) production for the earth, combined with ever increasing carbon dioxide (C02) production by fossil fuel burning, the atmosphere has already changed. The 02/C02 balance has been reversed and continues. The human impact equation – simple! – Less trees + more urban sprawl = more C02 (but our Government still cant understand it). Tarmac/Concrete is natures equivalent of desert. The planets tree cover is what gives us our breathable oxygen rich atmosphere. Take away the planets tree cover and replace with tarmac/concrete + the fossil fuel burning and you have no way of maintaining that oxygen rich atmosphere. The problem really is that simple. The atmospheres oxygen levels have been depleting since mankind discovered oil, but it is only recently that the side effects are showing. We must reverse the effects NOW by using the last of our oil reserves to develop energy through sustainable ways such as solar. It also seems obvious that poorer countries who have the worlds rain forests must be paid by the developed world to preserve and promote tree cover, as they are chopping them down at alarming rates to pay off debts to the developed world. New Scientist Magazine editor Jeremy Webb says “The evidence is vast and the urgency of taking action becomes clearer with every new scientific study. Some of the most obvious signs are visible in the Arctic where rising temperatures and melting ice are dramatically changing the regions unique landscapes and wildlife as well as peoples lives and livelihoods. Across the globe other early warning signs include melting glaciers, shifting ranges of plants and animals, severe violent weather, flooding and the earlier onset of spring. This is if scientists’ predictions are on the conservative side. The polar ice caps are melting at a faster and faster rate and this is shutting down the Trans-Atlantic Conveyor or Trade Winds, which is in danger of switching course, plummeting Northern Europe and North America into an ice age. This is the reality of Global Warming and Climate Change”. The profound impact rising temperatures have had in the Arctic provides a window into a future we may all experience. With continued warming we can expect more extreme heat and drought, rising sea levels and higher intensity tropical storms. At risk are our coastal properties and resources, the liveability of our cities in summer and the productivity of our farms, forests and fisheries. We cant avoid all the consequences of global warming but not committing ourselves to action today, might cause our children and grandchildren to inherit a lesser bio-diverse and polluted earth.

 Still don’t think climate change is happening?

Scientists have declared 1998 - 2005 as the warmest years on record in the northern hemisphere and the second warmest globally since reliable records began in 1860. The researchers from the UK Met Office and the University of East Anglia say this is more evidence for the reality of human-induced global warming. Their data shows that the average temperature during 2005, in the northern hemisphere, is 0.65 Celsius above the average for 1961 – 1990, a conventional baseline against which scientists compare temperatures. The northern hemisphere is warming faster than the south, scientists believe, because a greater proportion of it is land, which responds faster to atmospheric conditions than ocean. “The data also shows that the sea surface temperature in the northern hemisphere (Atlantic) is the highest since 1880” said Dr. David Viner from The Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

 What are you doing to secure your children’s future against climate change?

                                 

                                        

Climate change poses a genuine threat to our planet. By taking responsibility for your actions today and putting pressure on local authorities it can play a key role in ensuring a more stable environment for future generations. Climate change is a global challenge and the Kyoto Protocol is the only global mechanism with targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. On a more local basis, we all need to start taking these simple steps to reduce our own effect on the planet:

 Recycling means taking materials like glass, paper, metal and plastic
and helping to turn them into new products instead of just throwing them away. This also saves energy and resources by reducing the amount of brand-new stuff we have to make. As a “recycling ranger” you can organise recycling drives in your area or encourage people you meet to take their unwanted materials to a local recycling centre. If your community has kerb side recycling (a bin placed next to the regular garbage bin), spread the word about how important it is. Have a contest to see which street in your neighbourhood can recycle the most material. Planting Trees
Planting trees and other greenery is more important than you might think! Plants can keep soil from washing away in the rain, make parks and public spaces more beautiful and help create more oxygen to breathe. As the rain forests are depleting faster than ever, the planet needs all the trees it can get. You can help by talking to your family about buying and planting young trees on your property, participating in Arbour Day (a holiday set aside for communities to plant new trees), raising money or lending tools to help neighbours make your community more beautiful with new planting. You could also start a club to plant flowers, trees or other plants to improve your local area.

Renewable energy for your home
Welcome to the Solar Century – The time has come for each and every household to become responsible for their energy usage and production. If every home in the UK had solar panels or a small wind turbine, then we could exceed the nation’s current electricity demand. For the price of a “cheap” Japanese motorbike, you can start cutting your energy bills by 70%, which will be a welcome relief as energy pricing goes up and up in the coming years. Install solar panels to generate your energy. If most people did this it would cut millions of tonnes of C02 emissions.

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We all recognise the challenges we face in trying to make our lives more sustainable,   both at home and in our business. We need to make a difference today for the future of our planet, and part of making a difference is looking at more energy efficient ways to run our businesses.

                                                              

            

                                                                                     
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