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Global warming, is a problem that has affected our world for the last 50 years. The issue began in the 1950s when CFC (chloroflorocarbon) was being put into refrigerators and cars. CFC was consequently released into the environment. Ozone is a compound composed of three oxygen atoms and CFC have the unique ability to tear this compound apart. CFC takes fifty years to reach the ozone layer and are only now starting become destructive. The deterioration of the ozone layer has led to global warming and in turn the melting of polar ice caps, where polar bears reside, which has been represented in one of my photos. Another issue is green house gas emissions. The sun sends out heat and energy to earth and once it hits earth it bounces back into space. But, green house gases prevent the rays of sun from escaping into space, which has been overheating the earth.

This issue currently plagues the earth, but, many nations have taken a stance against global warming. All except America, which refused to join the Kyoto treaty on the grounds that other nations such as India and China would not be bound to the treaty. Although, George Bush does have a long-term plan for the environment, many experts find it preposterous. Global warming and related issues will be a problem in America until we take an active stance to solve the problem.