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global warming effects on heat wave

The average surface temperature of earth has increased more than 1 degree Fahrenheit since 1900 and the rate of warming has been nearly three times the century-long average since 1970. Almost all experts studying the recent climate history of the earth agree now that human activities, mainly the release of heat-trapping gases from smokestacks, tailpipes, and burning forests, are probably the dominant force driving the trend.

Three Himalaya glaciers have been shrinking over the last 40 years due to global warming and two of them, located in humid regions and on lower altitudes in central and east Nepal, may disappear in time to come, researchers in Japan said on Tuesday.

Stronger storms may destroy ozone Extra water vapor up high coul trigger destructive chemical reactions Web edition : Thursday, July 26th, 2012 Climate change may spur the destruction of ozone in unexpected parts of the globe. In a warming world, many scientists believe, severe weather will become more common.

Oh on, we are screwed.