New York Times- November 13, 2010
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/14/science/earth/14ice.html?_r=1&ref=earthThis New York Times article discusses the rising sea levels as a result of glacial melting. In this case, scientists study water temperature near Tasilaq, Greenland, which were unusually high for the area, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees at the bottom, 8 degrees above freezing. While scientists have been aware of rising temperatures and glacial melting for decades, the event appears to be happening much more quickly than previously predicted. At the rate now predicted by some scientists, sea level may rise over 3 feet by the end of the decade, as opposed to the roughly 7 inches that has been predicted before. This is alarming because of the potential impact it may have on coasts worldwide, displacing millions throughout the globe.
This article may show bias in the scientists whose information contributes to it, but the author himself does not seem overly biased, because he is not a scientist. He is only writing down the ideas presented by others, so has no reason to skew facts, with the exception of making the article more interesting. The scientists, however, may be exaggerating the situation in order to scare people into following their suggestions (fighting global warming). However, this is not certain, and the author never explicitly states that we need to take steps to stop global warming.
I. Earth Systems and Resources
C. Global Water Resources and Use
VII. Global Change
B. Global Warming
Great article, Matthew. This article again calls attention to the pressing matter that faces us: melting ice caps. Looks like if we don't watch out, we'll all be in DEEP WATER! Ha ha!
ReplyDeleteThe issue presented shows us how global warming is impacted in various ways. In this case, it is the glaciers that are melting and rising sea levels. Along with rising sea levels the amount of freshwater is also decreasing. There is no easy way to reverse and even prevent further damage, we just have to inform people and try to stop the progression of negative impacts.
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