The Greenhouse And Its Effects In 3 Ways Explained

Global warming and the greenhouse effects are two ideas that are always tied together. It is commonly thought that the greenhouse effect is a direct result of global warming. 

When you look deeper into it, you'll find out that the greenhouse effect is a different problem all together. It is both a cause and an effect of man's disregard to Mother Nature.

 
The greenhouse effect is the process where heat and gases are trapped in the earth's atmosphere causing an increase in the earth's temperature. 

Because there are too much greenhouse gases on the earth's atmosphere, more heat is trapped on the earth's surface. The accumulation of too much heat affects the earth in many ways. Here are some of the results of the greenhouse effect.

1. Melting of ice caps and glaciers
When ice caps and glaciers melt, it will raise the sea levels in alarming heights. If ice continues to melt through the coming years, there is a danger that some islands may be well under water a few years from now. 

According to studies, the melting of ice caps can have an effect on the ecosystem. When these ices melt and go into the ocean, it will make the ocean less salty than it should be. Desalinization of bodies of water will have an effect on ocean current and temperature. 

As the ice melt in the arctic area, the place will get warmer and some species living there might be endangered because of the sudden rise in temperature and other changes in the environment. To top it all off, when ice caps are gone, the effects of global warming may double, if not triple. Ice caps help make the earth cooler. 

With them gone, there wouldn't be anything more to cool the earth's temperature and global warming would worsen.

 
2. Climate Change
The earth follows some weather patterns. With the greenhouse effect, the climate patterns of the earth may change. There may be greater and longer periods of rainfalls or longer periods of drought.

For the past years, a number of hurricanes and typhoons had caused too much destruction on different areas like Northern America and Asia.

Who would even forget about Hurricane Katrina that caused billions of damages in the United States and Ketsana that took many lives and dreams of Asians. Droughts and heat waves would also increase in frequency and intensity. 

Right now, problems of drought are already severe in some areas of the world like Africa. It can still get worse because of global warming.

 
3. Diseases
Because of rapid climate changes, there is a great possibility for development of various new diseases you can imagine COVID-19 and worsening of known diseases. 

This will not only be because of rapid climate changes but it may also be because of migration of different species to areas that are suitable to them. Animals would migrate to areas where they are comfortable living. 

If changes in their ecosystem happen, they'll find a new place to live in. There are chances that as they travel, they will bring with them illnesses and cause the spread of plagues and transfer of diseases to human beings. 

There is still something that can be done to alleviate global warming and the greenhouse effect but it will take great efforts to do so. If we start today, we'll still be able to stop these drastic effects. Stay safe and have a wonderful day.

Why Do I Feel Like Somebody Is Watching Me?

Spyware is one of the fastest-growing internet threats.  

 According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, spyware infects more than 70% of all PCs today.  

 These unobtrusive, malicious programs are designed to silently bypass firewalls and anti-virus software without the user’s knowledge.  

 Once embedded in a computer, it can wreak havoc on the system’s performance while gathering your personal information.  


 Fortunately, unlike viruses and worms, spyware programs do not usually self-replicate.  

Where does it come from?

Typically, spyware originates in three ways.  The first and most common way is when the user installs it.  


 In this scenario, spyware is embedded, attached, or bundled with a freeware or shareware program without the user’s knowledge.   

The user downloads the program to their computer.  

 Once downloaded, the spyware program goes to work collecting data for the spyware author’s personal use or to sell to a third-party.   

Beware of many P2P file-sharing programs.  They are notorious for downloads that posses spyware programs.

The user of a downloadable program should pay extra attention to the accompanying licensing agreement.   

Often the software publisher will warn the user that a spyware program will be installed along with the requested program.   

Unfortunately, we do not always take the time to read the fine print.   

Some agreements may provide special “opt-out” boxes that the user can click to stop the spyware from being included in the download.  

 Be sure to review the document before signing off on the download.

Another way that spyware can access your computer is by tricking you into manipulating the security features designed to prevent any unwanted installations.  

The Internet Explorer Web browser was designed not to allow websites to start any unwanted downloads.   

That is why the user has to initiate a download by clicking on a link.  These links can prove deceptive.   

For example, a pop-up modeled after a standard Windows dialog box, may appear on your screen. 

 The message may ask you if you would like to optimize your internet access.   

It provides yes or no answer buttons, but, no matter which button you push, a download containing the spyware program will commence. 

Newer versions of Internet Explorer (IE), mozilla firefox, google chrome, opera or other latest developed browsers are now making this spyware pathway a little more difficult.

Finally, some spyware applications infect a system by attacking security holes in the Web browser or other software.   

When the user navigates a webpage controlled by a spyware author, the page contains code designed to attack the browser, and force the installation of the spyware program.