Common Global Warming Myths

If you listen to the radio, watch the news on television, or if you surf the internet, there is a good chance that you have heard of global warming before.  Global warming is an issue that is increasing in popularity.  Just about everywhere you look, whether it be the television, radio, or the internet, global warming is being discussed.  Although global warming is widely debated, it is still an issue that many individuals are concerned with.

As global warming continues to be an issue that increases in popularity, you will hear a lot of information on global warming.  This information is likely to be anything from facts to opinions and theories.  This is what often leads to some confusion surrounding global warming.  To help fight that confusion and keep you in the know, a few common global warming myths and their truths are outlined below for you.

Myth:  The Earth’s Temperature Is Rising Too Fast

Truth:  Yes, it is true that the earth’s temperature is rising.  Yes, this temperature rise may be cause for concern, but the temperature is not rising at a fast rate at all.  In fact, it is slighting increasing.  Even before global warming became an issue and before greenhouse gas emissions increased, the earth’s temperature was rising.  That is why many scientist attribute this slight temperature increase to normality, not necessarily global warming.

Myth:  Humans Are the Sole Cause of Global Warming

While humans do have a significant impact on global warming, as well as the emission of greenhouse gases, we are not the only cause.  A previously stated, many scientists claim that the earth’s temperature has always been on the rise, albeit a slight rise.  Although the exact cause of global warming or even if it exists is under debate, there is absolutely no proof that humans are the sole cause of it.

Myth:  Global Warming is the Sole Reason for Glaciers Melting

Many global warming activists, including Al Gore, claim that global warming is what is causing the glaciers and ice masses in the north and in the extreme south to melt.  Yes, it is true that global warming does have an impact on glaciers melting, but it is not the only cause.  There are a number of scientific studies that show that the melting and shifting of glaciers and other ice masses has been happening for years now.  This means that global warming is not the only cause of ice melt and the possible rise in sea level because of it.

Myth:  Global Warming Isn’t True, As It Is Cold Outside

If you live in the north, you are likely to experience cold and chilly winters.  In fact, even during the summertime, you may experiences a slight decrease in temperature.  This decrease in temperature is what often leads people to believe that global warming is just an untrue theory.  Despite opposition, many scientists do believe that global warming does exist and that it will have a serious impact on the future.  As for the temperature, global warming summarizes weather patterns, not just individual events; therefore, you will likely experience a wide range of temperatures and other weather patterns, regardless of where you live.

Myths:   Computer Models that Predict Global Warming Are Unreliable

One of the many debates that surround global warming is the use of computer generated weather models.  It is no secret that scientists and meteorologists use computer models to predict the weather.  Although these weather models are not right all of the time, they do have a pretty high success rate.  In fact, numerous weather predicating computer models basically show that global warming is real and that it does have the probability to become a huge problem in the future.

The above mentioned global warming myths are just a few of the many that you will likely hear.  If you are unsure as to what you hear from friends, family members, politicians, or scientists is true, you may want to take the time to do a little bit of research  This research is relatively easy to do online.