Global warming is a phenomenon that alters the surface temperature on earth. Consequently, the change in surface temperate results in the changes in climate patterns. Global warming is caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Due to several factors and conditions in the atmosphere, these gases are blocked from escaping into space. This phenomenon is exacerbated by the absorption of solar radiation to the surface of the earth. Both mechanisms lead to the warming of the atmosphere. Therefore, trapped gas combined with solar radiation in the atmosphere cause the warming of the earth’s surface. Examples of greenhouse gases that get trapped in the atmosphere include carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide among others (See, 333).
Global warming must be taken seriously because its outcomes are detrimental to the environment and communities. For this reason, this problem must be addressed because it leads to climate change, a phenomenon that changes climate patterns all over the world (Ravindranath & Sathaye, 222; Taylor & Buttel, 405). The outcomes of climate change include natural disasters that devastate various communities. Strong typhoons and flooding are just some of the outcomes of climate change. For this reason, addressing global warming is important to reduce its impact on climate patterns (Taylor & Buttel, 405). To resolve global warming, we must understand why it happens. Essentially, the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is caused by human activities. Smoke from cars and factories, the burning of chemicals, and improper disposal of waste all lead to the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere (Posner, 221).
Considering the foregoing points, the succeeding discussion will look into the role of the developing world in global warming in terms of human activities. Research studies and discussions show that the developing world are at both ends of the spectrum when it comes to addressing global warming. Human activities in the developing world contribute to global warming due to massive greenhouse gas emissions from these nations. Nonetheless, the developing world’s goal for economic development may also help ease global warming with infrastructure and strategies that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. All these issues will be briefly explored in the succeeding research towards the goal of determining solutions and recommendations for developing nations on how they could combat global warming and the impact of climate change.
