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results. However, much more remains to be done, and I am optimistic that the
necessary changes will come about and Indian democracy will remain a
respectable institution in times to come.

Thank you.

Global Warming (Average Level Topic)

Respected GTO Sir, and my dear friends,

I have chosen to speak on Global Warming as this is a very important
subject for all of us. I will first tell you what Global Warming is and how it is

caused. Then I will explain how it can be prevented and what steps are being
taken, and finally conclude.

Global warming is a phenomenon wherein the temperature of the earth is

increasing day, by day causing the glaciers to melt fast and increasing the sea
levels. It is also causing climate change and phenomena like acid rain,
tsunamis, thunderstorms and unpredictable weather conditions. Why is this
happening? This is primarily happening because the ozone layer in the

atmosphere, which prevents harmful ultraviolet rays from entering the earth,
has been depleted. The primary cause for the depletion of the ozone layer is

excessive emission of CO and other chlorofluorocarbons into the
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atmosphere. Mankind has been mindlessly using natural resources for selfish
reasons. We have been cutting trees and have never bothered to replace the

same number at least. This is causing an imbalance and excessive carbon in
the atmosphere. In addition, emission of industrial gases has also increased

tremendously. The vehicular traffic and consumption of diesel and petrol has
increased manifolds. All this is contributing enormously to the rise in the CO
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levels, which is resulting in depletion of the ozone layer and increase in

global warming.

The recent tsunami in the Asian region and thunderstorms in the western
regions have drawn the attention of developed nations towards the threat to

humanity and the flora and fauna. It is said that if this trend continues, then
coastal countries like Maldives and major parts of Mumbai will get