Global warming is the ongoing rise of the average temperature of the Earth’s climate system and has been demonstrated by direct temperature measurements and by measurements of various effects of the warming. Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, cloud forests are dying and wildlife is scrambling to keep pace. It has become clear that humans have caused most of the past century’s warming by releasing heat-trapping gases as we power our modern lives. Called greenhouse gases, their levels are higher now than at any time in the last 800,000 years.

We often call the result global warming, but it is causing a set of changes to the Earth’s climate, or long-term weather patterns, that varies from place to place. The main reason for global warming is a term known as climate change. Climate change is referred to as a change in global or regional climate patterns, in particular a change apparent from the mid to late 20th century onwards and attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

We humans are one of the biggest reasons for increasing global warming in the world. We share the surroundings with other living beings as well but we never pay attention to it. We are turning every thing present in this world in a so called usable product. But we don’t care what it does to the environment. Anually there is an increase in carbon dioxide in air and other greenhouse gases as well like methane and carbon monoxide which are depleting the ozone layer and increasing temperature of the planet anually.

Global warming has become a grave problem which needs undivided attention. It is not happening because of a single cause but several causes. These causes are both natural as well as manmade. The natural causes include the release of greenhouses gases which are not able to escape from earth, causing the temperature to increase. Further, volcanic eruptions are also responsible for global warming. That is to say, these eruptions release tons of carbon dioxide which contributes to global warming. Similarly, methane is also one big issue responsible for global warming.

One more reason of global warming is deforestation. Cutting down trees to such an extent, that it starts harming the environment increasing temperature of the planet and causing ultraviolet rays to enter the planet. After that, the excessive use of automobiles and fossil fuels results in increased levels of carbon dioxide. In addition, activities like mining and cattle rearing are very harmful to the environment. One of the most common issues that are taking place rapidly is deforestation. So, when one of the biggest sources of absorption of carbon dioxide will only disappear, there will be nothing left to regulate the gas. Thus, it will result in global warming. Steps must be taken immediately to stop global warming and make the earth better again.

Solutions to Reduce Global Warming:-

1. Go green, plant trees as many as you can. Don’t let anyone around you cut trees.
2. Don’t throw waste from your kitchen, start home composting. Compost is considered as black gold. It is a great food and manure for our plants.
3. Use the 3-R principles. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
4. Say no to plastic, reuse plastic bags and containers, give e-waste to the e-waste recyclers.
5. Be more sensitive towards environment. Spread as much awareness as you can.

For instance, when you go shopping, carry your own cloth bag. Another step you can take is to limit the use of electricity which will prevent the release of carbon dioxide. On the government’s part, they must regulate industrial waste and ban them from emitting harmful gases in the air. Deforestation must be stopped immediately and planting of trees must be encouraged.

In short, all of us must realize the fact that our earth is not well. It needs to treatment and we can help it heal. The present generation must take up the responsibility of stopping global warming in order to prevent the suffering of future generations. Therefore, every little step, no matter how small carries a lot of weight and is quite significant in stopping global warming.