Global warming: a threat to human societies and natural ecosystems

Authors

• YUNUS D. MGAYA, Department of Zoology and Marine Biology, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35064, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Follow

Section

Biological Sciences

Abstract

The possible influences of increases of mean sea surface temperatures are briefly reviewed. It is virtually certain that human activities are changing the composition and behavior of the atmosphere, leading to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases. Recent analyses and model predations show that risks to human societies and natural ecosystems from enhanced greenhouse effect may be large. A rising sea level could result in quite dramatic changes in maritime boundaries (as states to act to protect their maritime zones. It is concluded that in setting management goals with respect to mitigating the effects of global warming, one needs to recognize that the problem is fundamentally inter-disciplinary in character.

Recommended Citation

MGAYA, YUNUS D. (1997) "Global warming: a threat to human societies and natural ecosystems," Tanzania Journal of Science: Vol. 23: Iss. 1, Article 3.
Available at:https://doi.org/10.65085/2507-7961.2406

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