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Global warming refers the average increase in temperature of the earth atmosphere
and oceans. Currently, the earth is experiencing rapid warming due to human activities
such as the consumption of fossil fuels. The burning of coal and oil releases
carbon dioxide into the atmosphere causing the greenhouse effect. As the earth
atmosphere fills with more of these gases, the planet retains more heat from the sun.
So what does this mean? Scientists predict that the average temperature of the earth
will continue to increase over time. The rise in temperature will likely melt the
polar ice caps, glaciers, and warm the oceans. This would cause the ocean & volume
to expand and raise the sea level causing severe flooding and devastation. The
consequences of global warming have become a priority to scientists. Some of the
world & leading scientists have demanded cooperation worldwide to counteract and solve
the problems associated with global warming.
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Homestead Campus Library Mission:
To provide access to collections, resources, services, and
facilities in support of the College's purposes and educational programs for all
students, faculty and staff. A fundamental responsibility of the library is to
provide the expertise needed to assist the users in the effective use of collections,
research tools, and services. The Library Faculty and Support Staff is committed
to providing quality service as well as providing a facility which functions as
the information center for the college. As an information center, the
Library collections, resources and services will evolve to meet user needs and
advances in information technology and delivery systems. The College's
philosophy of universal and unrestricted access to ideas and information will
facilitate the Library's efforts to engage in cooperative activities with local,
national and international networks.
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Last update 07/05/2006
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