Climate Change
Introduction
Climate change is real and scary when you think about it. Even scarier is the man-made climate change caused by human activities. What is alarming the most is the temperature rise of the earth that gets worse by day. The fuel we use to power our homes, cars, among other things is causing more heat on the planet and endangering the environment. The temperature rise is causing a rise in the ocean and this may cause the beautiful beaches that we love and enjoy, take vacations to enjoy the fresh breeze and air to be no more. Aquatic species that make the oceans complete will become history if human beings don’t stop contributing to climate change.
Climate change
The earth contains elements such as water vapor and various gases whereby some of the gases in the air hinder the escape of heat. Some of the gases that stay semi-permanently in the air and fail to react to the fluctuations in temperature cause climate change. Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect which causes climate change are water vapor which is the most greenhouse gas (Brooks & Boeger 2019). Carbon dioxide is another gas that is released from natural methods. Methane is formed by natural causes such as human actions and nitrous oxide is formed by cultivating the soil. According to (United Nations: SDG 2015), human actions are altering the ordinary greenhouse by the burning of fuels which increases the concentration in the atmosphere resulting in global warming.
Climate change effects
It causes changes in water resources because of the rising temperature. It causes food shortage leading to drought in some areas because of the climate conditions. Health problems such as waterborne diseases, poor quality of air, and diseases transmitted by insects (Brent, McGee, McDonald, & Rohling 2018). The environment and the ecosystems have also being impacted by climate change. Habitats are being altered, events such as flowering, egg-laying for birds are also changing. Oceanic changes are also happening and because of the carbon dioxide that is being released in the atmosphere, the ocean is becoming more acidic which is a threat to marine life.
Mitigation of climate change
Mitigating climate change involves decreasing radiations and stabilizing the levels of taking in greenhouse gases in the air. This will be achieved by reducing the sources of these gases such as stop the burning of fuels and stabilize greenhouse levels to avoid human interference with the climate. Improving the ecosystem for example by planting trees and other vegetation even in the urban areas will contribute to improved air quality and will regulate climate (Baro et al., 2014). It will also reduce air pollution levels and offset greenhouse gas emissions in the cities.
Conclusion
Climate change causes immense negative impacts on the environment, animals, and even human beings. Some of the effects of climate change on living things lead to death. This brings the attention that human beings need to stop burning fuels, coal, and any other gas that could cause climate change. To save the environment and the people living in it, we need to plant trees to improve the air quality and this includes no cutting of trees. We need to keep enjoying our beaches and make more memories without worrying that maybe one day we will have no beach to visit. It is therefore our responsibility to take care of our environment and make sure the people close to us do the same.
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