Can you imagine our world facing increased threats of apocalyptic hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, floods, diseases and extinction caused by global warming? Some people say that scientists are overreacting and that the situation is not as bad as it seems. Well, think twice. The world is facing gargantuan problems for 2 reasons. First, existing climate models predict that global temperatures will increase by 1.4°C to 5.8°C from 1990 to 2100. The increase in forest fires in Australia, Asia and recently in Southern California that forced more than half a million people from their homes are certainly supporting evidence of global warming. Secondly, the melting of the ice caps caused by global warming is predicted to rise global average sea levels by 9 cm to 88 cm between the years 1990 and 2100. This is evidenced by flash floods all over the world, leading to loss of lives and extinction of some animals and plants. Further, floods and droughts would lead to loss in food production leading to hunger in many parts..
