Our icebergs are melting. Our sea levels are on the rise. Our air pollution threatens lives. Our oceans are no longer blue.
The cost of factories, illegal poaching, plastic littering, is somewhat normalized in our world, but that doesn't make these problems any less significant. This is an issue that we need to tackle, and we need to do it now, starting with our generation.
So, really, just how can we do this? How can we tackle these problems before they become completely irreversible?
Our oceans
According to National Geographic, about 90% of greenhouse emissions are absorbed by our oceans.
As the planet continues heating up, ocean levels are rising, leading to disastrous consequences. By 2100, the sea level is predicted to rise about 10-30 inches, enough to seriously damage US East Coast Cities. As our ozone layer is slowly shattering, we must implement a long-term solution for this problem, before it's too late to reverse the effects. Green urbanization and renewable energy are the way to go for our global warming problems and they need to be implemented and executed immediately. As our world continues to rapidly advance and environmental science follows in pursuit too, so should all attempts to bring back the deteriorating health of our planet.
our wildlife
About 1 million of wildlife species are currently endangered. 99% of all species on Earth have gone extinct.
We share this planet and perhaps one of the most neglected issues revolving around the environment is our wildlife. Destruction of habitats, excessive pollution, and illegal hunting and poaching are the very reasons for creatures being wiped out from the face of the earth. An animal that was as common as the tiger, is now dwindling in numbers, barely ceasing to exist. As zoos and wildlife sanctuaries are fighting to bring our wildlife back, we can do much more to ensure that we don't make further mistakes that could result in a potentially permanent change. Buying sustainable materials, saying no to illegal hunting, supporting wildlife sanctuaries, donating to funds, and getting involved in animal protection programs are ways we can make sure our wildlife thrives.
our pollution
"What difference does one plastic bottle make?" said 7 billion people.
By 2050, it is projected that there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. Plastic pollution threatens marine life, air pollution is the cause of 6% of global deaths, and littering continues to the absorption of toxic chemicals into our soil. As our garbage on Earth increases, much of it flows into oceans, polluting our waters, and much more continues overflowing our landfills. As plastic, Styrofoam, and other very common types of waste aren't biodegradable, there's no way we can make them disappear. And that's why it's very important to limit our plastic usage, and continue efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle. By saying no to plastic straws, or even switching to a reusable water bottle instead of a plastic one, we can make a difference.
It is time to act for the environment. This issue needs to be tackled right now, a fight by everyone for everyone, and for a greener tomorrow.
Climate change won't stop until we start creating change.
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