Ten Reasons Why Global Warming Is Good For You

Posted on May 26, 2009 in Latest News

You might have heard about the dangers global warming presents to the earth, to the humans and the animals. Scientists have predicted that global warming, caused due to the emission of greenhouse gases can cause rise in sea levels, floods, and storms etc..But, few scientists and researchers feel that the negative impact of global warming is over exaggerated. In fact, global warming may do us a great deal good. Here are a few reasons why global warming might be good for you:

10. Decreased Cold Related Deaths: Every year, many people are killed in the winter due to cold spells. Global warming can warm up the earth and reduce the number of cold spells, thereby, protecting several people from cold-induced deaths
9. More Rainfall: Warmer temperatures would mean increased evaporation of the water bodies, which can in turn increase the amount of rainfall. Well, we all know how beneficial rainfall can be…
8. Lower transportation costs:  Automobile drivers and truckers can have a tough time removing the snow on the road. Extreme cold weather can completely stop the transport including air travel and water transport. Global warming can make travel smooth and transportation easy
7. Delay in the Earth’s Ice Age: The onset of the next ice age can trigger more deaths to the mankind and animals. However, researchers say that the emitted carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can prolong the onset of the next ice age
6. Fewer Forest Fires: Researchers at ULCA indicate that global warming might have reduced the intensity of Santa Ana winds, which trigger forest fires in Southern California. Global warming reduces the temperature variation between the land and the oceans, thereby reducing the impact of hot winds –which would mean fewer forest fires
5. Expansion of Agricultural lands: Scientists say that global warming will open new areas for agriculture. It is predicted that global warming will increase the cultivable land in Canada, Europe, and the United States
4. New avenues in commercial fishing: Melting of the water bodies frozen with ice can open up new avenues in commercial fishing. Arctic nations, previously choked with ice, are already providing new opportunities for commercial fishing
3. Opportunities for oil and gas exploration: According to Arctic Climate Impact Assessment Report, rising global temperatures will melt the ice present in the arctic region and make the oil and gas exploration in these regions easy.
2. More Mining: Global warming can melt frozen area s and provide opportunities for mining. It is estimated that global warming can transform Greenland into mining powerhouse
1. New Tourist Opportunities: Think about all the beautiful places which are covered with snow. Melting of the snow capped mountains and other areas can promote the growth of greenery and make way for new tourist spots

Although, global warming can make us frown, we tend to overlook all the above benefits. What more, global warming can expose huge amounts of oil, natural gas, and platinum, diamond, iron and other minerals. All this can definitely improve the business opportunities and push the economy to the top. After all, global warming might be good for you.

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One Response to “Ten Reasons Why Global Warming Is Good For You”

  1. Rachel Cho Says:
    June 18th, 2009 at 9:15 am

    I am doing an essay on how man kind does not contribute to global warming, and i think that the 10 reasons above are pretty stupid. Especially the last one- who would climb previously ice capped mountains to see a bit of green?

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