According to a study published in a scientific journal, global warming is currently more severe than at any time in the past 1200 years. Professors Osborne and Brifleigh of the University of East Anglia analyzed global temperature changes since the 9th century at 14 locations in the Northern Hemisphere, using tree rings, shell fossils, and ice cores. Supported by other evidence of global warming, the study found that the warming phenomenon of the 20th century was particularly pronounced. The current global warming began in the late 20th century, is more widespread, and the temperature anomalies have lasted longer than at any time since the 9th century. To understand whether this widespread temperature increase is a natural weather pattern, scientists compared the warming temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere with the differences in the spacing between cold and warm climates over the past 1200 years. The study also cited medieval weather logs and records of exceptional weather conditions, such as the Belgian Straits and centuries of severe cold in the Netherlands. Researchers observed that the spacing between tree rings on evergreen trees growing in Scandinavia, Siberia, and North America increased with warmer weather. Chemicals found in Greenland ice columns also indicate higher temperatures during those years. (Excerpt from Yahoo News)

Global warming continues to escalate, and scientists say that the warming caused by developed countries will inflict irreparable damage on the African continent. The beautiful coral reefs beneath the Red Sea may soon be gone forever. Located at the crossroads of Africa and Asia, the Red Sea boasts a vast expanse of vibrant coral reefs, a breathtaking sight. However, scientists warn that this beautiful coral reef landscape may soon be lost forever due to increasingly severe global warming. Hans Wilhelm, a global warming researcher at the World Wildlife Fund, stated, "The seawater is getting warmer, causing the coral reefs to continue to heat up, eventually leading to their death. Not only coral reefs will be affected, but fish populations will also be impacted." In fact, nature is gradually retaliating against the warming caused by developed countries, with the innocent African continent bearing the brunt. The land is parched, drought is severe, snow and ice are disappearing from the mountains, and disease is rampant. This poorest region in the world is plunging into an irreversible crisis. Jonathan P. P. of the World Resources Organization: "You can see a significant increase in environmental impact, and unfortunately, people living in Africa will suffer the most!" The increasingly serious problem of global warming cannot be ignored by any of us. Everyone must work together so that future generations can witness the beautiful coral reefs of the Red Sea just like we have. (Excerpt from ETTODAY)

Germans, renowned for their law-abiding nature and exemplary environmentalism, have made global warming a national priority, with the government leading the charge and the entire nation mobilizing to combat carbon dioxide emissions. Everything is for environmental protection. Now, Germans ask themselves before doing anything: Is it environmentally friendly? Will I feel at ease buying it? The release of carbon dioxide emission rankings and calls for avoiding air travel for vacations, encouraging people to take the train, have proven effective. Fewer customers are booking long-distance tours through travel agencies or online. Unintentionally, the government has helped the long-deficit-ridden German National Railway (DB) boost its revenue. Previously empty carriages are now reserved by paying an extra three euros to avoid shortages. This has hurt airlines, who are hesitant to raise prices and continue their low-cost ticket policies at a loss. The government rewards public cooperation with various tax breaks and subsidies, which explains the significant increase in solar panels on rooftops, creating a unique spectacle from the sky. Furthermore, Germany generously allocates substantial funds to support long-term research and development institutions. The enormous business opportunities presented by environmental protection have led many new products to tout their eco-friendliness to appeal to consumers. Products and technologies that emphasize sustainable development are not only for domestic use but also for export. Countries around the world are eager to learn from Germany's experience and technology in this area, which explains why Germany is currently the world's largest exporter of solar, wind power, and other alternative energy technologies and products. It has been reported that Germany will build the world's largest solar power plant in Seoul, South Korea, next year. Encouraging this development...

Global warming has become a major global concern. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released its second-phase global climate change report, issuing even more severe warnings about global warming. In recent years, abnormal temperature phenomena have occurred in various parts of the world. Last summer's heatwave in Europe and America resulted in nearly 200 deaths; the Amazon River basin in South America has experienced severe droughts for two consecutive years. These abnormal climate phenomena are all inextricably linked to global warming. To curb continued global warming, in addition to hoping that the internationally signed Kyoto Protocol will be effective, every global citizen should also fulfill their responsibility to protect the Earth. ◎Global Warming Brings Catastrophic Impacts Although the Earth is getting warmer, this fact seems imperceptible to the average person. Meteorologist Peng Chi-ming, general manager of a weather risk management development company, points out that this is because the Earth's warming is very slow, below the average daily temperature range, therefore, it is not easily felt by the average person. Peng Qiming said, "In fact, the Earth's temperature is indeed gradually rising; however, it has only increased by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius over the past 100 years. We say the Earth's temperature is rising on average, but the daily temperature fluctuation is generally around 10 degrees Celsius, so most people don't feel it. However, rising temperatures will cause an increase in extreme values, meaning summers will become hotter and winters colder. This increase in extreme values ​​will have a significant impact." Increased extreme values ​​will cause summers to become hotter and winters colder. Not only will summers become hotter, but summer temperatures will also...

The United Nations recently issued a warning about the potential global impact of global warming. Domestic scholars' research and analysis indicate that Taiwan's warming rate in the 20th century was approximately twice the global average, leading to phenomena such as smaller diurnal temperature ranges, shorter annual sunshine hours, and increased rainfall intensity. The future impacts Taiwan may face be more severe than those of most other countries. Excessive development has created a heat island effect. Global average temperatures rose by 0.6 degrees Celsius in the 20th century. Professor Hsu Huang-hsiung of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at National Taiwan University pointed out that Taiwan's average temperature rose by 1.1 degrees Celsius from 1901 to 2000, a warming rate twice the global average. This warming phenomenon is not only occurring in metropolitan areas, but also in areas like Yushan and Dongji Island. He stated that the warming rate far exceeding the global average is not just a problem in Taiwan; the Asian region (excluding southwestern China) has seen one of the highest increases globally. Many domestic meteorologists believe this is related to the heat island effect caused by excessive urban development, which has a multiplicative effect on global warming. The warming trend in Taiwan is more pronounced in summer than in winter. Hsu Huang-hsiung analyzed that the warming trend in Taiwan is more pronounced in summer than in winter. At six major meteorological stations in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, and Hualien, the average summer temperature rose by 1.37 degrees Celsius over the 20th century, 0.5 degrees Celsius higher than in winter. The temperature increases in spring and autumn were also comparable to those in summer, contrary to the phenomenon in high-latitude regions where winter warming is greater than summer warming. Furthermore, nighttime warming is more pronounced than daytime warming in Taiwan, leading to a narrower diurnal temperature range; the probability of high temperatures increased and the probability of low temperatures decreased in the late 1980s; heat waves became stronger, more pronounced in urban areas than in rural areas; and since the 1970s, cold waves have become more frequent.

LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Children will increasingly bear the brunt of global warming, a study said Friday. Another study indicated that the climate will continue to warm in the coming decades, no matter how hard efforts are made to curb carbon emissions. A third report, drawn by scientists from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) after analyzing the impacts of climate change on the planet this century, concluded that businesses are already feeling the effects. Save the Children charity said that up to 175 million children will be affected annually by climate-related disasters such as droughts, floods, and storms over the next decade. It noted that this is 5 million more children per year than in the decade leading up to 2005. Children, being vulnerable in society, will suffer disproportionately. Millions more will die, be forced to leave their homes, or suffer from famine and disease. Jasmine Whitbread, chief executive of Save the Children UK, pointed out, "Children are already suffering from the effects of climate change, and millions more will be caught in climate-related disasters every year." Scientists predict that the global average temperature will rise by 1.8 to 4.0 degrees Celsius this century, mainly due to the burning of fossil fuels for power generation and transportation. (Excerpt from Reuters Online News)

Global warming is becoming increasingly serious. British scientists, using sonar to probe the ice sheets near the Arctic Circle, unexpectedly discovered that the polar ice is melting much faster than previously expected. Experts warn that in just 13 years, the beautiful polar ice may be gone forever. The polar ice caps floating on the Arctic Ocean have always attracted tourists from around the world. However, according to a recent study, due to severe global warming, the polar ice is melting faster than anticipated, and its beauty may soon be lost. Marine geographer Peter Waldham stated, "I believe the disappearance of polar ice will be the beginning of a catastrophic upheaval." British scientists dispatched a British submarine to probe the Arctic Circle near Alaska using sonar, overturning previous predictions that polar ice would disappear by 2040 and shortening the timeframe to within 13 years. They predict that 50% of the polar ice may have disappeared by 2020. Oceanographer Peter Waldham: "We can see vast expanses of polar ice from outer space now, but soon we will no longer be able to see them." Scientists worry that once the polar ice melts, it will not only affect polar bears or Arctic seals, but could also trigger a series of unpredictable climate changes. (Excerpt from ETtoday Newsletter)