Some Effects of Global Warming
These are some effects of climate change, particularly global warming, a man-induced phenomenon occurring in our postmodern times. The examples cited in this article, are either the direct or indirect effects, of our ever continuing "modernization" in practically all aspects of our lives - at home, on the farm, in our community, more so in urban and industrial centers. I invite teachers and students to undertake researches on this growing ecological problem gripping the whole world today. It is a big challenge to scholars to give priority to this topic in their undergraduate and graduate studies. Likewise, it is a challenge to our leaders in government, as well as in the private sector, in the formulation and implementation of policies and programs to deal with this worsening problem. This is a continuing compilation of observations at the Living with Nature Center.
Dr Abe V Rotor
Living with Nature School on Blog
Premature ripening and infestation of Guyabano fruits
Damaged honeycomb abandoned by the bees.
Uneven maturity and sizes of mango fruits
Infestation - caterpillar of Papilio butterfly on citrus
Poor and slow development of chicken
Poor gemination of seedlings
Heating of pondwater and acid rain are detrimental to fish.
Ducks abandon their eggs.
Flowering may be induced but fruit setting is poor
Slow growth of new buds and crown
Proliferation of fungi such as shelf mushroom
Fruits fall off before they are ready for harvesting
Stimulates formation of mutants and variants in plants and
lower organisms, such as this colorful gabi moth caterpillar
Intensifies deciduousness of trees like talisay. Prolonged
leafless condition may lead to the demise of the tree.
Intensifies spread of diseases in plants such as ringspot virus of papaya.
Stunted and damaged growth of sweet potato
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