T he Unnoticable Big Effects on Climate
W ith the rising threat of Climate Change, it seems as if this issue has not
been broadcasted globally. It’s a very important issue that needs to be tackled
together, and this would help in REDUCING the severity of the effect. There are
many factors that can influence the effect of climate change. One of these
factors is planes.
C ontrails left by planes last only a
few hours. However, they are now so
widespread, that their warming effect on
climate change is much greater compared to
when planes emit CO2 into the
atmosphere. In addition, according to a
study by Ulrike Burkhardt and Lisa Bock
at the Institute of Atmospheric Physics in
Germany discovered that this warming
effect is set to triple by the year 2050.
M oving on to the science of the issue, all aircraft that burn fuel
leaves a trail of exhaust fumes. At the high altitudes that these planes
travel, water vapor then condenses on black particles composed of carbon
and proceeds to freeze to form a cirrus cloud that can stay for hours
depending on the weather. However, clouds both have a cooling and
heating effect on Earth. Some clouds reflect some of the sun rays from
space, but some block heat radiated from the Earth’s surface. In general,
cirrus clouds tend to have a warming effect.
C utting down on this issue will be difficult, airline companies are
ignorant of these issues. Inventors don’t seem to think about the effect on
their consumers, but rather their own personal gain . Significant figures are trying
to put additional taxes on aviation fuel, however, aviation industries are
also attempting to block these measures.
“All in all, we as a people need to come together to help save our
world for the good.”
↑ Wise words by Ken Bosah ↑