Global warming is a big problem in the world today and is hindering the quality of life of every species. It affects their habitats and environments. Rising temperatures and changing landscapes in the Arctic Circle are endangering several animal species. Only the most adaptable will survive. If we fail to reduce the burning of fossil fuels, such as oil and coal, scientists say the earth could warm by up to an additional 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit over the 21st century. The first initial problem is the melting of the polar ice caps which causes a rise in sea levels. levels. There are 5,773,000 cubic miles of water in permanent snow, glaciers, and polar ice caps. According to the National Snow and Ice Data Center, if all the glaciers melted today the seas would rise about 230 feet. The melting of the polar ice caps unbalances the global ecosystem. The polar ice caps are fresh water and when they melt they will make the oceans less salty. Desalination of seawater will put a strain on the currents that regulate temperatures. The polar ice caps are white and reflect sunlight, much of which is reflected back into space, further cooling the Earth. The only reflector is the ocean if the polar ice caps melt. This is a problem because darker colors absorb sunlight, thus warming the Earth even more. Although some areas of the Earth will become wetter due to global warming, other areas will suffer severe droughts and heat waves. Drought is expected in Europe, but Africa will suffer the worst effects. Water is already a very serious issue in Africa and, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, global warming will worsen conditions and could lead to wars and conflicts. Worse, global warming has other health effects on humans. The increase in temperature will be... middle of paper ......sensitive, uncomfortable and nuclear energy is dangerous. Our idea for a possible solution is to not use spray cans. They emit harmful chemicals that deplete ozone. The benefit of this idea is that it will help save the earth. The downside of no longer using spray cans is that many people use them for everyday tasks and it would be difficult to find replacements. If we were in government we would choose to plant trees because this idea would be much less expensive and inconvenient as spray cans are no longer used. spray cans. Planting trees would also be an easier project to start than building expensive solar panels and windmills. We believe this solution is the best to implement, but it would also have a disadvantage because there is no space to plant trees. As many are being torn down for the construction of businesses, homes, roads, etc.