Pacific Ocean Warming

       Recent studies have shown that global warming has increased the temperatures of the Pacific and Indian oceans. In past decades, the overall global temperature has remained more constant, despite increased greenhouse gas emissions. This is because the Pacific and Indian oceans had been absorbing the increased heat on the planet from the greenhouse has emissions. This means areas near Australia and Indonesia have been exceedingly warm over the past decades. Pacific water that has been moving west has led to cooler temperatures in the East. This shows that though we have been negating global warming because surface temperatures have cooled, global warming is really more prevalent than ever, as oceans are becoming increasingly warm. The article also says that this is part of a cycle called the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, and soon surface temperatures will begin increasing again.
       Possible solutions to slow global warming and the greenhouse gas effect include limiting the amount of fossil fuels we consume. This is difficult and not many want to do it because fossil fuels provide most of our energy and resources, and because fossil fuels are very profitable. Another solution is to consume less energy, less meat, and less paper products. The main barrier to all of these solutions is participation, many do not like to make lifestyle changes, as people are creatures of habit. Personally, I feel that global warming is encroaching quickly, and people are not doing enough to stop it because they do not want to alter their lifestyle.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150716160652.htm