... acting as an insulator around the earth. When the theory was first produced massive temperature rises were predicted (several degrees), enough to have massive detrimental effects on the earths natural cycles. In reality, a rise has been observed, but not on the sort of scale predicted, this rise is still big and rapid none the less. Effects of global warming could be more complicated than one would also think. At first impression, a warmer climate may seem an attractive proposition; in fact, it could cause cooling in some areas. For Example, The UK has a warmer climate than that of a country on the same latitude as it (i.e. Canada). This is due to the warm flow of current from the Atlantic conveyor (or as its more commonly known " the gulf stream" ). A warmer climate could turn this off; the past effect of the Atlantic conveyor being switched off has ...

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