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Why We Do What We Do

Climate change is the greatest problem of our time, and if we don’t take serious action against it soon, our planet may not be habitable for future generations. Scientists urge the world to limit warming to 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels to avoid extreme weather events that would harm human health. The average global temperature has already risen by 1.18 C, illustrating how pressing this issue is. It is up to all of us to work together to mitigate climate change before it’s too late.

Is it Real?

The last 7 years have been the warmest on record and the planet’s average surface temperature has risen by 2.12 degrees F (1.18 C) since 1880. Antarctica lost around 148 billion tons of ice per year between 1993 and 2019 and global sea level increased by 8 inches in the last century. So yes, climate change is very real.

Causes

The primary cause of climate change is human activity, especially the burning of fossil fuels, which currently contribute to 60.6% of US’s electricity. Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide. These gasses keep heat from escaping the atmosphere, leading to the warming of the planet and all the devastating issues associated with climate change.

Effects

Climate change has already affected our planet in a myriad of ways that include but aren’t limited to: rising sea levels, shrinking ice, intense heat waves, and extreme weather. These events have caused destruction to homes and have displaced a lot of coastal communities, especially in the developing world. But it doesn’t stop there, as animals have also lost their habitats and have been forced to migrate.

What Can We Do?

Combating climate change will require governmental action, but individuals can also make an impact. People can pledge to use more renewable energy, eat less meat, and carpool more. They can also contact their representatives and urge them to tackle the problem of climate change. Though the situation may seem bleak, we are not powerless.

The Impacts of Climate Change on Humans

Most people think that climate change is an issue that only affects plants and animals. However, that couldn't be further from the truth. Here are some statistics that show how climate change has had devastating effects on humans.

42.6% of Americans have experienced warmer temperatures than before.

42.6%

85% of humans have already seen the effects of anthropogenic climate change.

85%

91% of deaths from climate related hazards occured in developing countries.

91%

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