How Bad Is Global Warming?
1998 was the hottest year in recorded history, followed by 2003, 2004 and 2005. As the planet heats up, expect dramatic environmental changes, sooner rather than later.
Falling crop yields: rice yields drop 10% with each degree of warming.
Water shortages: by 2025, 5 billion people will be living with regular water shortages.
Polar melting: the north polar ice cap will melt entirely within 50 years.
When the Greenland ice cap melts, world sea level will rise 23 feet.
UN estimates show the Kyoto Accord will slow rising world temperatures by just 0.2 degrees, while temperatures are projected to increase as much as 11 degrees by 2100.
Clearly, we must FIX GLOBAL WARMING NOW, offestt your carbon by planting trees.
How does each tree help Fix Global Warming Now?
Each Tree that is planted has many benefits. Here are a few of those benefits:
- A single tree can absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime.
- Each tree helps top soil stabilie against erosion.
- Provides habitat for local wild life.
- It is another way to support endangered species.
- Helps lower temperature of local climate.
- Provide shade and help reduce wind speed.
- Absorb sound and block rainfall.
- Filter polutants and dust from the air.
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