Topic > Essay on the causes and effects of global warming - 873

This is obviously a problem for some people who are very accustomed to the current temperatures. Especially in a region like Texas where temperatures already skyrocket above the 100° mark or in regions where temperatures reach negative degrees. If the temperature is warmer than usual, this will attract mosquitoes that transmit diseases such as malaria. According to National Geographic, this not only affects us, but also animals like butterflies, foxes and alpine plants that move north to higher, cooler areas. The reason this is a problem is because in nature there are animals that depend on each other. For example a butterfly and a plant. If the butterfly moves north because it cannot adapt to the climate, the plant will have nothing to pollinate itself with and in turn will not flower. The entire cycle will be disrupted and will therefore affect other animals besides those involved. Climate change is also one of the reasons why hurricanes, tornadoes, and other storms will become stronger and cause more damage. Sea level will also be affected such that it will rise on average 7 to 23 inches, which in turn will affect polar bears because it will snow there.