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Climate Change

Climate Change is the alteration in the typical weather of a place. On the other hand, global warming is somewhat different than climate change because it does not deal with changes in multiple temperatures, only heat/warming. Because of this difference it is important not to get the two terms confused. Climate change covers all aspects of climate. Climate change has undeniable proof and 97 percent of scientists agree that the drastic effects of severe climate change are very likely because of human actions. While it is true the Earth has a natural climate cycle, the fact is that the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere has never been as high at it is now. Since 1950 the level has been at a steady rise.

Causes

Climate scientists support the belief that the severity of climate change data has shown is mainly human induced. While it is true that Earth's climate has a natural cycle, there has never been a single species that alters the climate in such an intense way. The Earth has gone through various extreme climates, but the climate change that is going on now is not natural. Instead, it is caused by human actions such as greenhouse gas emissions, water use, deforestation, and waste. The greenhouse effect can be difficult to understand, but NASA explains it well by defining it as, "warming that results when the atmosphere traps heat radiating from Earth toward space." This trapping of heat is the result of the human actions previously listed. Because of these human-induced causes, the Earth is beginning to output many unprecedented effects.

Effects

As said by Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri, “Nobody on this planet is going to be untouched by the impacts of climate change.” This statement is beyond true. Climate scientists have predicted there will be drastic changes to the Earth. These effects include sea level rise, heat waves and drought, rising temperatures, severe diminish in arctic sea ice, precipitation alteration, and powerful hurricanes. The effects of climate change are already prominent, especially in the ocean. Ocean related effects include flesh eating bacteria, coral reef bleaching, and sea level rise. Those effects prove Dr. Rajendra's statement. The ocean effects alone impact humans and animals alike. Specifically, polar bears are suffering immensely because of the effects of climate change. The rapid melting of the ice in the Arctic leaves the polar bears with little to no ice sheets, or ice sheets that cannot support their weight. As a result of this, the vulnerable animals face horrible casualties such as starvation and drowning. Species all over the globe are becoming endangered and extinct, and in time humans will face this too unless there is significant effort and work towards helping our planet survive.

Saving Earth

Although it may seem the planet is on a steady path towards complete destruction, there are ways for us inhabitants to save our home. Primarily, we need to accept and take responsibility for what we have done to the Earth and acknowledge the effects as real issues. It is not an overnight fix, but to ensure a pleasant future, every part of the population needs to rely solely on renewable energy, choose vegetarian and vegan friendly food choices, and only using eco-friendly products/transportation for everyday life. Smaller activities such as shutting off water when it is not in use, turning off fans and lights after exiting a room, opening windows rather than using air conditioner, and many other common sense energy saving activities also save money for the individual performing the tasks. The larger lifestyle changes may seem exceptionally difficult because of the high demand Americans have for this way of life, but it is what must be done. Businesses have a major role to play in stopping the poisoning of Earth. What they need to do is simple; run their companies in ways that do not pollute the Earth. The government could enforce a carbon tax to aid as well. With these types of solutions, scientists predict it will take around 100,000 years for the Earth to a healthy state. On the other hand, if the population continues to harm the planet, it could take around a thousand times longer. If anything, the most important aspect we need to change now is the burning of fossil fuels. With maximum effort the Earth can be saved, each individual just needs to do their duty. AriBonjoch (talk) 08:49, 20 April 2017 (UTC)