World Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Solomon Islands Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Looking up at the map above, the Solomon Islands are a small array of islands that lie northeast off the shore of Australia. They are hard to see but appear to be in the 1,000 - 5,000 range, which is almost as low as they can get compared to the world.
Solomon Islands Statistics: -Annual Carbon Dioxide Emissions (in thousands of tonnes): 198
-% of World Emissions: 0% Compare these statistics on the Solomon Islands to the statistics on the top 23 world producers of carbon dioxide. This lands the Solomon Islands almost at the bottom for carbon dioxide producers in the world, which is what is expected from an LEDC in as poorly of shape as the Solomon Islands. |
Neighboring CountriesAs can also be seen by looking at the world map above, Australia and Papua New Guinea are neighboring countries of the Solomon Islands. The east side of Papua New Guinea is much in the same boat of the Solomon Islands; they are green meaning that they are in the 1,000 - 5,000 range, which is extremely low. The west side, however, of Papua New Guinea is actually almost the exact opposite. The west side is doing exceedingly well landing themselves in the purple area of 300,000 to 1,000,000 range. This is just like the other neighbor of Solomon Islands, Australia. Australia is ranked #16 in the world for most carbon dioxide emitters and is in the 300,000 to 1,000,000 range, which is definitely far from where the Solomon Islands are. However, this appears reasonable because Australia is an MEDC and has more stable of an economy as compared to the LEDC, Solomon Islands.
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Cause of Global Warming
I believe that yes the world is getting warmer but not because of humans. I also believe that humans have a minor influence in the rising carbon dioxide emissions into the troposphere. Overall, though, I believe that global warming is a natural cycle that occurs on our ever-changing earth. It is the cycle of life--not because of humans. Our planet has gone to many different extremes—from an Ice Age to the intense drought of the Great Plains in the 1940s during the Great Depression to even a period of cooling from the 1940s to 1980s in the United States. Furthermore, in analyzing what Al Gore claims and global warming activists, what they propose oftentimes is untrue. For example, they claim that natural disasters (hurricanes and typhoons) are likely to occur more and become stronger and more severe with global warming, and thus, affect our human race. However, with global warming, the differential conditions between the poles and equator will reduce and thus, so will the severity of extreme atmospheric events.
This topic is very controversial, however, and I think the future and the unkown is too hard to determine based on what we know as of right now. I do think that scientists and people are overthinking it lately--much because of the increase in efficiency of technology and need for jobs (jobs meaning something to investigate and talk about making it a living for an individual).
If global warming did occur, the Solomon Islands could be in for troubles. They are already located in a very hot climate where there is very little air conditioning. This could cause drastic overheating for many individuals and be deadly for elders. This will also increase the spread of diseases and malaria as mosquitos thrive in warmer weather. Lastly, if sea levels do rise, then the Solomon Islands could risk going underwater. In worst case scenarios, global warming could lead to the ruin of the Solomon Islands.
This topic is very controversial, however, and I think the future and the unkown is too hard to determine based on what we know as of right now. I do think that scientists and people are overthinking it lately--much because of the increase in efficiency of technology and need for jobs (jobs meaning something to investigate and talk about making it a living for an individual).
If global warming did occur, the Solomon Islands could be in for troubles. They are already located in a very hot climate where there is very little air conditioning. This could cause drastic overheating for many individuals and be deadly for elders. This will also increase the spread of diseases and malaria as mosquitos thrive in warmer weather. Lastly, if sea levels do rise, then the Solomon Islands could risk going underwater. In worst case scenarios, global warming could lead to the ruin of the Solomon Islands.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_carbon_dioxide_emissions
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01450/solomonIslands_1450588c.jpg
http://www.ausaid.gov.au/aidissues/environment/PublishingImages/environment-why-aid-300w2.jpg
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