Global Warming
Global Warming | Global Warming Will Cause Sea Levels to Rise
In the following viewpoint, Stuart R. Gaffin finds that rising sea levels as a result of global warming are inevitable and that understanding the effects of the rise will be crucial in taking preventive measures against flooding. According to Gaffin, forecasts suggest that during the twenty-first century, thermal expansion of warming oceans and the melting of glaciers and ice caps will cause a sea level rise of up to one meter. Small island nations are currently facing the greatest risk from sea level rise and will meet with increased erosion, greater energy demands, coral reef...
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- Introduction
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Chapter 1: Does Global Warming Pose a Serious Threat?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- Global Warming Poses a Serious Threat
- Global Warming Does Not Pose a Serious Threat
- The Magnitude of Global Warming May Become Extreme
- There Is No Evidence That the Magnitude of Global Warming Will Be Extreme
- The Theory of Global Warming Is Not Scientifically Credible
- The Theory of Global Warming Is Scientifically Credible
- Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
- Chapter 2: What Causes Global Warming?
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Chapter 3: What Will Be the Effects of Global Warming?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- The Effects of Global Warming Will Be Detrimental
- The Effects of Global Warming Will Be Beneficial
- Global Warming Will Severely Harm Human Health
- Global Warming Will Improve Human Health
- Global Warming Will Cause Sea Levels to Rise
- Global Warming Will Not Cause Sea Levels to Rise
- Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 4: Should Measures Be Taken to Combat Global Warming?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- The United States Should Support the Global Climate Treaty
- Abandoning the Global Climate Treaty Is Beneficial to the United States
- Curtailing Automobile Use Would Reduce Global Warming
- Automobiles Are Not Contributing to Global Warming
- Nuclear Power Is a Solution to Global Warming
- Nuclear Power Is Not a Solution to Global Warming
- Planting Trees Can Help Combat Global Warming
- Planting Trees Cannot Substitute for Reducing Fossil-Fuel Emissions
- Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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