Question

Sucheta Menon read the following report regarding 'Global Warming'. She was shocked to discover that thiscould be the result of human activities, notably the release into the atmosphere of greenhouse gases — probably carbon dioxide — which let in sunlight and trap its heat like the glass-walls of a greenhouse. Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper, in 120 words on 'Global Warming‘. You can refer to your M.C.B. unit "Environment"

Answer 1

5, Dreamland Apartments, 

Bandra West 

Mumbai-4 

March 2018 

The Editor The Times of India 

Mumbai 

Subject: Global Warming 

Sir, 

I was quite perturbed after reading an article on 'Global Warming‘ in the Sunday edition (March 6) of your esteemed paper. The report clearly held human activities responsible for this new threat to the existence of human beings on earth. The frequency of El Ninos on earthrise stronger, according to the writer, and Earth is near its warmest point in a million years. And all because of the release of greenhouses in the atmosphere. It is shocking to learn that human activities like burning of fossil fuel and deforestation, have caused the concentration of greenhouse gases. We have been warned that there will be a further rise in temperature in the 21st century which will lead to rise in sea levels, and expansion of sub-tropical deserts. There will be frequent and intense extreme weather conditions, extinction of species and changes in agricultural yields. It is encouraging to note that on November 2009, 187 states signed and ratified an agreement to reduce global warming. Strong warning was given to reduce emissions, adaptation to the effects of global warming and use of geo-engineering to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. I sincerely hope, your paper will take a leading part in informing the public of their role in reducing global warming. 

Yours faithfully, 

SuchetaMenon