Global warming and Bangladesh
Global warming can be defined simply as a rise in the average land temperature around the earth. Currently, average temperature of the earth is roughly 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Since the late 1800's, the average temperature has increased about 0.5 to 1.5 Fahrenheit degree (UNEP-2004). Warming of the earth atmosphere is a serious problem and in twenty-first century it is already a problem of global concern.
There is a clear indication that the temperature of the earth has increased slightly during the past two decades. This increase in temperature of atmosphere is very dangerous for living organisms. Though there are numerous causes or factors related to global warming such as burning of an immense quantity of coal, oil, natural gases in factories, power stations, automobiles, agriculture etc, unplanned urbanization and overpopulation have increased the concentration of Co2 in the air and these are mainly responsible for the global warming process.
Global warming temperatures have many negative effects on Earth, which also affect us.
Global warming is a matter of great concern for Bangladesh. Bangladesh is much cited in the global warming discussions as one of the most vulnerable countries in the world. In the IPCC report, it was estimated that one-meter sea level rise could displace nearly 15 million people in Bangladesh.
So it is high time to take steps to curb global warming.
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