Global Warming and Human Health: A Reflection

Abstract

Increased anthropogenic activities have contributed to the high increase in the rate of gaseous emissions into the atmosphere. The rapid increase in world population has been a major factor. The current world population of 7.13 billion started with a few millions some 2,016 years ago. This increased environmental pollution which, in turn, has caused climate change. The inconsistency in government policies and lack of understanding of the major factors of climate change in developing countries would appear to have encouraged the continued dependence on fuelwood by the population to meet their domestic energy requirements. Tree planting efforts to decrease the effects of ozone layer depletion can only yield desired results if all countries strictly adhere to the Kyoto protocols.