Science Common Sense

1396 - What are the effects of global warming on living organisms

Imagine the Earth as a big house, and global warming is like turning up the heat too high. It affects all living organisms, including animals, plants, and even humans. Here are some of the effects:

Animals:

1. Habitat loss: Polar bears lose their icy homes, and penguins struggle to find food in warmer waters.
2. Migration: Some animals move to cooler places to survive, but it can be hard for them to adapt.
3. Changing food supply: Some animals, like birds, might not find the food they need because of changing weather patterns.

Plants:

1. Droughts: Plants struggle to grow without enough water.
2. Heat stress: Plants can get too hot and die, just like we do when it's too hot outside.

Humans:

1. Heatwaves: We can get sick or even die from extreme heat.
2. Water shortages: We might not have enough clean water to drink.
3. Food problems: Crops might not grow well, leading to food shortages.

Other effects:

1. Rising sea levels: Coastal areas might flood, and some places might even disappear!
2. More natural disasters: We might see more hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts.

We need to take care of our planet by reducing greenhouse gases and using sustainable energy sources to slow down global warming.