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| Melting Glaciers Mean Danger: Climate Changes and Our Future |
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| Written by Jerry Dyess |
| Saturday, 07 November 2009 08:14 |
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Global warming, which is the term given to the recent climate changes we are currently seeing, happens because average temperatures around the world have increased. They are doing so because more and more carbon dioxide is being emitted into the atmosphere -- and if we don't do something now, we'll all be affected, no matter where we live. The climate changes we see now should be a concern to all of us, no matter how old we are. We need to demonstrate that we can be responsible and change this, so that others will follow suit. We need to make changes now, so that these already dire climate changes don't escalate. Research shows that heat is trapped in the atmosphere from this emission of carbon dioxide. Extra heat is also produced from deforestation. All of these things indirectly come from use and over consumption of fossil fuels and natural resources, which means this continual "excess heat" is going to be building up and causing even more climate change than a sorry happening. Even though it's already begun, doing a few simple things can control this climate change. What is affected by climate change? Everything; plants and flowers will grow at different rates, and so will not survive the new climates they've been given. Plants, animals, population sizes of all species will shift and change as a result of these climate changes, all of them disruptive and some of them disastrous. Glaciers are already melting and are raising ocean levels, and will continue to make changes in weather patterns. The activity of the human race has caused this increase in temperature, and only our actions can return the rate of change to normal levels. If this is allowed to continue, animal and plant species will dwindle and eventually may become extinct. And lest you think this will not affect you as a human, think again. Because every living thing depends on everything else, we alter our food chains and destroy species. Animals themselves already don't have food to eat such that they're becoming extinct, and our own food source will be in danger as a result. For those who are members of future generations, intense weather patterns will continue to manifest, increasing death tolls. Economies too, will be negatively impacted because of climate change. Groceries, including things like wheat and coffee, will be much harder to get because intense storms may destroy growing wheat fields or coffee fields, for example. Besides economic failure, though, death tolls in general will also increase because of weather patterns directly, including deaths directly from intense tsunamis, storms and hurricanes. What can you do to help slow down global warming? There are several simple things you can do to positively impact this, including planting a tree, weatherizing your home so that you use less energy (and therefore less fossil fuel) to heat or cool your home, replacing old appliances so that they're more energy-efficient and by recycling everything you can. You can also buy more fuel-efficient car, or carpool or ride a bus to work or school instead of driving alone. Teach your children, too, about what humans can do to positively impact their environment so that it will be here for them and their children. At present, climate change is becoming an increasing problem that is only going to get worse as time goes on unless something is done. What we decide to do today will either positively or negatively impact our future. If we reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and begin to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions, we can begin to return the Earth to its natural balance of oxygen and help reduce the "blanket" of carbon dioxide currently covering the planet like a blanket, not letting it "breathe." We can start small today by making personal changes like those described above, so that our planet will be around for future generations. These climate changes have already impacted our present, but they need not necessarily impact our future negatively. We can all do our own part in reducing and perhaps even eventually reversing the damage that has already been done. However, we must work fast, because time is of the essence and is not something we have in abundance. The time to act is now. Everyone can help contribute to slow down global warming. Some simple household tasks that can help decrease climate change are recycling, planting a tree, weatherizing your home, and replacing old appliances. Some other tasks include eliminating plastic, buying a fuel-efficient car, and car-pooling to work or school. Younger generations need to be educated about how humans negatively impact their environments and need to be directed on what changes to make for future generations. Overall, climate changes are evident now and will drastically change the future. The choices that we make now will impact our future for sure. By simply allowing more oxygen in our atmosphere, we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that is covering the Earth like a warm blanket. Humans can start with baby steps to preserve our planet for future generations. Climate changes will impact our future, but we can all help to slow it down and then maybe focus on reversing it. Time is not on our side when it comes to climate changes in the future. About the Author: About the author: Jerry Dyess specializes in Commercial Energy news and Texas Electric prices. 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