Higher temperatures around the world are leading to rising are levels. The warming of the atmosphere is caused by more pollution from automobiles, factories and agriculture. These greenhouse gases lead to melting glaciers and cause the ocean water to warm up. Lately, water temperatures in the ocean have risen. Hence, there is more energy going up into the atmosphere to drive storm systems. Some scientists and climatologists say that this global warming trend leads to stronger hurricanes and typhoons. Even more alarming are the following facts: a)The warmest years in the 150-year history of recorded temperatures have all occurred since 1983, b)From 1978-1998, there were 20 consecutive years of rising temperatures , c)During the 20th century, sea levels rose by 20-30 centimeters.