How Does Global Warming Affect Our Natural Resources?
Some scientists believe that global warming is helping to destroy forests and other natural resources. Learn the effects that global warming has on natural resources.
Water Now More Valuable Than Oil
The most valuable commodity in the world today is not oil, but water. Many of the world’s leading investors and most successful companies are making big bets on water. There simply isn’t enough usable water to go around, and the situation is expected to get worse before it gets better. [p]
The most valuable commodity in the world today is not oil, but water. Many of the world’s leading investors and most successful companies are making big bets on water. There simply isn’t enough usable water to go around, and the situation is expected to get worse before it gets better. [p]
Global Warming Linked to Increase in U.S. Forest Fires
Forest fires in the Western United States have occurred more frequently, burned longer, and covered more acres since 1987—and global warming is a big part of the underlying cause—according to a research paper published online by the journal Science.
Forest fires in the Western United States have occurred more frequently, burned longer, and covered more acres since 1987—and global warming is a big part of the underlying cause—according to a research paper published online by the journal Science.
Global Warming Puts 12 U.S. National Parks on the Endangered List
Twelve U.S. national parks in the American West are at risk due to the effects of global warming--such as drought, flooding, erosion and fire--accourding to a report by two leading environmentalist groups.
Twelve U.S. national parks in the American West are at risk due to the effects of global warming--such as drought, flooding, erosion and fire--accourding to a report by two leading environmentalist groups.