Global warming is the name given by scientists for the gradual increase in temperature of the Earth's surface that has worsened since the industrial revolution.

In recent times the effect has become more noticeable. Even though there are some people who disagree there is considerable evidence that most of this warming has been caused by human activities. That is we have altered the chemical composition of the atmosphere through a buildup of greenhouse gases – primarily carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.     

We are generating more and more waste each year and historically we have used landfil to dispose of our waste.  But land is limited especially in the South so we have to find alternative ways of disposing of our waste.  We can burn some of our waste in modern hi-tec incinerators which can also generate electricity, such as the ones we use in Hampshire.  Unfortunatly that is only part of the solution.