Climate Change

Climate change represents a major threat to life on Earth, but some people argue that we need to accept it rather than try to stop it. I completely disagree with this opinion, because I believe that we still have time to tackle this problem/issue and reduce the human impact on the Earth’s climate.

There are various effective measures that governments and individuals could take to prevent, at least mitigate, climate change. Governent should introduce laws to limit the carbon dioxide that lead to the global warming. We can impose “green taxes” on drivers, airlines companies or other polluters. We need have regular inspection and take decisive action to not only provide oxygen and improve air quality but also make surrounding beautiful. As well as, we could invest in renewable energy production from solar, wind or water power.( or make the most of natural energies, such as coverting the energy of the sun to use instead of electricity). As individuals, we should also try to limit our contribution to climate change, by becoming more energy efficient(raising public awareness), by flying less, by using bicycles and public transport and by planting forest. Furthermore, the public can affect the actions of governments by voting for politicians who propose to tackle climate change, rather than for those who would prefer to ignore it.(rather than for those who seem to be indifferent to it).

Instead of taking the above measures we simply try to live with climate change, I believe that the consequences will be disastrous. To give just one example, I am not optimistic that we would be able to cope with even a small rise in sea levels. Millions of people would be displaced by flooding, particularly in countries that do not have the means to safeguard low-lying areas. These people would lose their homes and their jobs, and they would be forced to migrate to nearby cities or perhaps to other countries. The potential for human suffering would be huge, and it is likely that we would see outbreaks of disease and famine, as well as increased homelessness and poverty.

In conclusion, it is clear to me that we must address the problem of climate change, and I disagree with those who argue that we can find ways to live with it.