Upmewhale Writing Contest! Global Warming and Climate Change, What Can Be Done?
The greenhouse gases made up of Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, Ozone, among others, help the earth's atmosphere retain heat from the sun, the so-called greenhouse effect, which is good for many things, that is for life to exist and without these gases the average temperature of the earth would be 28 degrees below zero. But if these gases are produced in large quantities, mainly carbon dioxide that was gradually increasing since the industrial revolution, coal, oil and natural gas began to be burned for energy production and factories, producing a lot of CO2 and in turn manufactured things like vehicles produce CO2, because of the temperature began to rise much more, this is what is called global warming and this warming is the cause of climate change.
Therefore, if our climate changes and gets warmer, terrible things happen, such as sea level rise, river and lake overflows, forest fires, death and displacement of all species.
There are some theories such as Denialism that are some reasons to deny the existence of climate change, denying some reasons and downplaying it, since there are no reliable data. However, one of the most outstanding data was a study carried out in Antarctica where they found in the ice air bubbles for 400 thousand years and there they obtained data of carbon dioxide and a temperature of past ages, where it was evidenced that every time The level of CO2 rose also the temperature increased. This resulted in the disappearance of the species millions of years ago. It is said that now the CO2 levels that could cause a catastrophe to the planet may be rising.
Currently scientists do not agree to state that the same man is the cause of this climate change, international experts are very careful, so in 1995 they indicated that man is the probable cause of climate change. This group of scientists backed by the United Nations has been chosen by 195 countries that have many interests and should not say that he is the same man who has caused climate change on the planet.
Climate change results in serious problems that affect the population such as lack of water and food due to warming, where rainfall changes from one place to another, causing droughts, floods and more frequent natural disasters. As there are already countries that fear disappearing under the ocean because of this.
There is the Paris agreement signed by 195 countries that committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially from 2020, to reduce the risks and effects of climate change, that is, they do not plan to avoid climate change just minimize it, which is a measure that is not enough to reduce the temperature on the planet. Those who deny that there is a problem have the law on their part since there are many economic interests involved and wish to assume their responsibilities in the face of the terrible situation that our planet is suffering. We must demand the governments of all the countries of the world to reduce the emission of CO2 they emit to prevent the destruction of the planet, taking some measures such as the use of solar energy, wind energy that is much cheaper than the other types of energy .
What can we do from our home to minimize climate change:
• Reduce energy consumption, using energy saving light bulbs.
• Do not waste water, repair water leaks.
• Promote the use of solar and wind energy.
• Start campaigns to use this type of energy.
• Recycle bottles, aluminum, cans, sort trash.
• If you do not wear clothing, donate them to avoid the accumulation of garbage in the deposits.
• Ride bicycles or walk, and use public transportation.
• Use the vehicle as little as possible.
• Plant trees.
• Sow plants that you can consume.
If we all make these small changes we make a big difference.