Page 1: Would Saint Francis be Pleased?  &  In Response to
              the Sacred: Living for God
 Page 2: Habitat, Coastal Wetlands, & What can I do?
 Page 3: Are we protecting our flora and fauna?
 Page 4: What can we do to protect the environment?
 Page 5: Horses and Mules are our friends, too!
 Page 6: Global Warming
 Page 7: More on Global Warming

Reflections & More Reflections
These two "Reflections" are on Ecology

 More on Global Warming

 The subject of Global Warming is constantly in the news, nowadays. This subject is also part of Ecology, as is any aspect of global life. So what is Global Warming?

  "Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth's temperature, which in turn causes changes in climate. A warmer Earth may lead to changes in rainfall patterns, a rise in sea level, and a wide range of impacts on plants, wildlife, and humans."

Comparisons of sea ice
sea ice amounts from 1979  

 

1979

 sea ice amounts from 2003

 

 

2003

Images NASA

Global Warming:

The global sea level has already risen by four to eight inches in the past century. Scientists' best estimate is that sea levels will rise by an additional 19 inches by 2100, and perhaps by as much as 37 inches. This could result in serious flooding of our coastal areas.