Over
the past two decades, the Arctic region has been observed by scientists
to be warming at more than twice the rate of other locations on the
globe.
However, the reason for this alarming difference was
unknown. Now, a study led by Dr. James Screen of the University of
Melbourne, Australia, provides evidence that links the excessive Arctic
warming to the region’s shrinking ice cover.
Using new data
collected over the past 20 years, Dr. Screen and his colleague Dr. Ian
Simmonds found a direct correlation between ice cover loss and regional
temperature rise.
The scientists explained that the ice loss
accelerates evaporation of water in the summer, turning it into a
powerful greenhouse gas in the atmosphere that in turn speeds
temperature rise.
Global warming is also increased via the
albedo effect, in which dark water absorbs more heat than the white
reflective ice. Addressing the matter of tipping points, beyond which
such damaging change is irreversible, Dr. Screen stated, “Our results
cannot prove whether we have passed a tipping point or not.
What
we can say is that the emergence of these strong ice-temperature
feedbacks can only increase the likelihood of further rapid warming and
sea ice loss.”
Drs. Screen, Simmonds and other associates at
University of Melbourne, our heartfelt thanks for sharing these
important findings.
We pray that all of humanity may quickly
take the necessary actions during these critical times to halt ice melt
and restore harmony to the planet.
Speaking during a May 2009
videoconference, Supreme Master Ching Hai also warned of the gravity of
the melting Arctic, offering the most effective solution.
Supreme Master Ching Hai : The
rapid rate at which the planet is warming can be seen from many
examples, one of which is the melting of the Arctic ice. A report
released by the United States National Snow and Ice Data Center found
that the rate of Arctic ice melt has been speeding up dramatically.
The
scientists also reported that Arctic tundra temperatures have been
rising 1 degree Celsius each decade, which is faster than anywhere else
in the world, and that the tundra itself is emitting significantly more
methane and nitrous oxide than previously estimated. This is a
dangerous situation, apart from what we are already having.
How
do we stop this? The most effective way, and the way that truly works,
is be veg , be vegan. Stop the use of all animal products and the globe
will quickly cool down.
http://www.france24.com/en/20100428-sea-ice-loss-major-cause-arctic-warming-study http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/apr/28/arctic-sea-ice-loss-warming
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