Monday, March 29

Text Production #DRAFT 2

What are the potential effects of global warming in terms of climate change and how can they be arrested?

The unparalleled rising in world average temperature has startled the public of how grave the earth is jeopardized in this industrial revolution. Global warming which has come to the forefront is an intractable issue arose from the trapping of heat inside the atmosphere by greenhouse gases. Array plausible researches show that the world is experiencing substantial spike in temperatures, yet not much efficacious measures are being conducted even if the public is exposed to unadulterated view of its detrimental fallouts. Our planet is taking a heavy toll resulting in a fair chunk of disastrous consequences such as climbing temperature which lead to topography changes and losses of lives which deserve swift actions to deter the deteriorating situation.

According to Holli Riebeek, inordinate temperature and rainfalls are the most conspicuous effects of global warming. Since 1750, carbon dioxide levels have increased 35 percent, while temperatures have gone up between 0.6℃ and 0.9℃. (Riebeek, 2007) The erratic increase in temperature leads to the breaking of Larsen-B ice shelf in the Antarctic Peninsula and the melting of ice in Himalaya, Switzerland and Alps. Besides, flood in Europe, China and India triggered by the melting of land-based ice is a paradox as global warming also causes droughts when water evaporates rapidly and the land cracks due to extreme dryness. For example, Lake Chad, which was once one of the world largest lakes dried up over the last few decades to almost nothing. (Al Gore, 2007) Significantly, the earth’s geographical features will change dramatically if the world remains unperturbed with the emanated warnings from climate change.

Global warming also potentially plagued the living creatures particularly when the heat wave in Europe killed 35000 people. The escalating ocean temperature leads to rage storms and horrendous hurricanes such as the most destructive Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. The higher elevation of mosquitoes and other vectors also causes the outbreak of many infectious epidemics, such as SARS and Avian Flu. Besides, with a relatively rapid climate change, plants and animals may not be able to adapt quickly enough—and many will become extinct.(Woodford, 2006) For instance, pine trees in United States face vigorous attack from pine beetles while coral reefs are bleached because of global warming and other factors. (Al Gore, 2007) In short, innocent lives will be sacrificed if the sophisticated countries still show lackadaisical attitude over this issue.

Severe degradation of environment that brings lots of negative consequences should no longer be neglected. Therefore, we as the provisional parasites of the planet should rise to arrest the aggravating conditions. The use of machines or equipments efficiencies and renewable technologies will help us to achieve carbon dioxide emission in 1970. You can use fluorescent lamps in your home, switch to renewable energy, bicycle, walk, or take busses instead of using cars. (Woodford, 2006) Almost every country takes part in reducing carbon dioxide emissions either by joining Kyoto Protocol or establishes their own acts. It is unethical to let the situation worsens, so let’s put your knowledge into action. (Al Gore, 2007)

In the nutshell, global warming triggers the abnormal rise in temperature and rainfalls, besides threatens the living creatures. Thus, proponents should advocate everybody to implement rigorous measures in combating this knotty moral issue. We do not have to choose between the economy and environment because economy would not exist if we do not have a planet, wealth and job opportunities would be the fruits if we are doing the right thing, consequently, the economy will inevitably, moves forward. The solutions are in our hands. (Al Gore, 2007) It is inconceivable to root out global warming as greenhouse gases are long-lived, however, we can at least do something to minimise the degree to which global warming changes lives on earth.

Sunday, March 21

Text Production #DRAFT 1

What are the potential effects of global warming in terms of climate change and how can they be arrested?

The unparalleled rising in world average temperature has startled the public of how grave the earth is jeopardized in this industrial revolution. Although the intractable global warming issue has come to the forefront, many countries still remain unperturbed with the emanated warnings from the climate change. Global warming is the negative effect arose from the trapping of heat inside the atmosphere by greenhouse gases. Array plausible researches show that the world is experiencing substantial spike in temperatures, yet not much efficacious measures are being conducted even if the public is exposed to unadulterated view of its detrimental fallouts. Our planet is currently taking a heavy toll resulting in a fair chunk of disastrous consequences such as climbing temperature which lead to topography changes and losses of lives and species which deserve swift actions to deter the deteriorating situation.

According to Holli Riebeek, inordinate temperature and rainfalls are the most conspicuous effect of global warming. Since 1750, carbon dioxide levels have increased 35 percent, while temperatures have gone up between 0.6℃ and 0.9℃. (Holli Riebeek, 2007) The erratic increase in temperature leads to the breaking of Larsen-B ice shelf on the Antarctic Peninsula and the melting of ice in Himalaya, Switzerland and Alps. Besides, the melting of land-based ice triggered by the melting of sea-based ice also leads to the occurrence of flood in Europe, China and India. Paradoxically, global warming also causes more droughts when water evaporates rapidly and the land cracks due to extreme dryness. Lake Chad, once one of the largest lakes in the world also dried up over the last few decades to almost nothing.(Al Gore, 2007) Significantly, the geographical features of the earth will change dramatically if the world pays invariable concern towards this issue.

Global warming also potentially plagued the living creatures particularly when the heat wave in Europe killed 35000 people. The escalating ocean temperature leads to rage storms and horrendous hurricanes such as the most destructive Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. The higher elevation of mosquitoes and other vectors also causes the outbreak of many infectious epidemics, such as SARS and Avian Flu. Besides, with a relatively rapid climate change, plants and animals may not be able to adapt quickly enough—and many will become extinct.(Chris Woodford, 2006) Coral reefs in the whole world are bleached because of global warming and other factors. (Al Gore, 2007) In Arctic, polar bears may be unable to survive if the sea ice melts and in United States, pine trees face vigorous attack from pine beetles that are usually killed by the cold winter weather. In short, innocent lives will be sacrificed if the sophisticated countries still show lackadaisical attitude over the impacts of global warming.

The aggravating conditions that bring lots of negative consequences should no longer be neglected. Therefore, provisional parasites of the planet, such as people from all social strata should rise to arrest the severe degradation of the environment. Al Gore opinions that the use of more efficient electricity appliances, end-use, carbon capture and storage, passenger vehicle and other transport and renewable technologies will help us to achieve carbon dioxide emission in 1970. You can replace the incandescent lamps in your home with energy-saving fluorescent lamps, switch to renewable energy, bicycle, walk, or take the bus from time to time instead of using cars. (Chris Woodford, 2006) Nowadays, almost every country takes part in reducing carbon dioxide emissions either by joining Kyoto Protocol or has their own acts. It is unethical to let the situation worsens, so let’s put your knowledge into action. (Al Gore, 2007)

In the nutshell, global warming is threatening the earth, environment and living creatures. Proponents should advocate everybody to implement rigorous measures in combating this knotty moral issue start from today. We do not have to choose between the economy and environment because economy would not exist if we do not have a planet, wealth and job opportunities would be the fruits if we are doing the right thing, consequently, the economy will inevitably, moves forward. The solutions are in our hands. (Al Gore, 2007) It is inconceivable to root out global warming as greenhouse gases are long-lived, however, we can at least do something to minimise the degree to which global warming changes lives on earth.
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Thursday, March 18

Woman fined $9000 after caught living in car with 23 animals

By Lean Fineran

AN Australian woman who lived in her car with 23 pets - 12 of which were cats - has been fined $9000 and forced to surrender all the animals to authorities.

The Gold Coast Bulletin reported Carol Lynette Samuels, 66, said she was a successful cat breeder but tough financial times last year had forced her to move out of a $1.5 million mansion on Macleay Island in Moreton Bay.

She told the Southport Magistrates Court she no choice but to move into her car along with her pets which she considered to be her "children".

An RSPCA inspector found Samuels and her pets in the undercover carpark of the Arundel Shopping Plaza in September after a complaint.

The court was told inside the car, which stank of ammonia, the inspector found 11 long-haired Persian cats and a Himalayan cat inside seven cages on the back seat and nine Pomeranian dogs and two poodles beside the car.

Vet checks showed the cats were malnourished had matted fur, fleas and cat flu. The RSPCA seized the animals and one cat had to be put down.

Samuels yesterday pleaded guilty to nine counts of breaching the Animal Care and Protection Act by failing her duty of care to feed, clean and provide adequate shelter for the cats.

"I'd lost an awful lot and a didn't want to lose my cats as well because they are the only family I've got," she said.

Magistrate Michael Hogan fined her $4000 and ordered her to pay the RSPCA $5000 for veterinary care and to pay $73.80 in court costs.

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Critique:
This is one of the special news i have ever read. It again implies the various characters in this world, some treat their pets like their own children, just like Samuels in the context above, controversially some tyrannize the tiny lives just like they arent living creatures. However, it is so exaggerating than one will see her own living less important than breeding 23 animals until she sold her mansion and lived in a car with her so-called children. The seizing of her pets must have left her in great agony as she has lost her home and now her children. It is just so unbearable that it needs time to fill up the void in her heart.

::oyaya in penang::
happy holiday~