The aviation industry emits 460m tonnes of CO2 in a year
The aviation industry emits 460m tonnes of CO2 in a year
God has given us a beautiful world. Now its climate has begun to change very fast.
Millions of people are suffering as droughts, floods and storms increase. Wildlife is at risk as habitats disappear. Many plants and animals have already vanished.
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The summer of 2007 saw the lowest recorded extent of Arctic sea ice. Although the ice extent increased in the cold winter that followed, the rate of melting is such that the ice extent in June 2008 has reached similar levels to June 2007 and is likely to reduce further as the summer progresses. At this rate, the arctic will be clear of summer sea ice within only 5-10 years.
As the ice thins, it becomes easier for melting to occur around the edges. Also, the reduced extent of ice decreases the amount of solar energy that is reflected, leaving more to be absorbed, which results in even more melting.
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