Recently the climate on the Earth has changed greatly. Some scientists think the world is becomming hotter. They predict that the temperature on the planet is expected to rise by 1,2-2 degrees by the end of the century. The climatic changes will lead to local emergencies in many regions. For example, the melting of ice will cause floods and some areas will be covered with water. Besides, rising temperatures will bring droughts in some regions that could be a catastrophe.
Many people say that it is so because of the greenhouse effect. It works like this: sunlight gives us heat. Some of the heat warms the atmosphere, and some of the heat goes back into space. Nowadays the air surrounding the Earth has become much warmer because the heat can't go back into space. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere works like glass in a greenhouse and doesn't let much heat get out. So the atmosphere becomes warmer.
Czech Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve in the Czech Republic is celebrated with a feast. The carp, which was purchased prior to this day and which may have been kept alive in the bathtub until ready for cooking, is the featured dish.
The Christmas tree is decorated on Christmas Eve. Traditionally, the tree was decorated with apples and sweets, as well as traditional ornaments. Today, commercially purchased Christmas ornaments may be used to decorated the Czech Christmas tree.
It is Baby Jesus (Ježíšek) rather than Santa Claus who brings children presents on Christmas Eve. Baby Jesus is said to reside high in the mountains, in the town of Boží Dar, where a post office accepts and stamps letters addressed t him. On Christmas Eve, children leave the room where the Christmas tree has been put up until they hear the tinkle of a bell (rung by parents) indicating that Baby Jesus has come with gift
