QUIZ TIME! What is Global Warming?

Global warming, a term that is frequently heard nowadays because people had finally acknowledge its’ existence. If we randomly go up to a person and ask them about the issue, they would probably say, “oh yeah, I know about global warming, it is caused by excessive carbon dioxide right?” Well, yes, the answer is right, but that is not all to it. Truthfully, I am one of those people that doesn’t know much about global warming besides that it’s the reason for our absurd weather and the meltdown of glaciers in the north. It is quite embarrassing to realize how I have utilized and taken so much from this planet and yet treat it like a complete piece of trash. I never bothered to care about the environment or thought about going “green”. I just did what I felt like doing and disregarded the consequences. Well, I am sure that I am not the only one in the world who didn’t care and obviously we are all heading towards regret now. After reading an article from the San Jose Mercury News, I really thought it is about time to repay a little portion of my debt and help save the planet. In order to do so, I have to learn more about the issue and of course this would mean research! Beside wanting to help restore the environment, I just want to be able to provide more than just the basic info on global warming the next time another person asks me about it.