Scientists and Environmental Experts are rising awareness on one of the running issues today, Global Warming. The experts are now warning the public with all of the dire consequences that will happen if we do not take action.
The amount of Carbon that is released is concerning. Jason Smerdon and Edmond Mathez, Climate scientists at Columbia university and Director of the Earth and Planetary Sciences department, claims that about nine gigatons of carbon is emitted yearly. Other sources claim that about 30 gigatons are emitted yearly!
ABC News states, since the Industrial Revolution, more that 555 gigatoons of carbon have been emitted into the atmosphere, Smerdon said, adding that scientists have determined a "climate budget" of another 100 to 150 gigatons that can be released before the Earth begins to warm more that 1.5 degrees celsius -- when we will experience more extreme weather patterns, such as severe heat.
Without the right actions taken, at this rate, we will easily blow past our "climate budget" in the next decade.
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| David Suzuki's image of a smoke tower emitting pollution |
While most individuals are aware of Global warming, either most of them do not believe or nobody will actually take initiative and do their part to make a change. What are ways that you can change out future?
Here are some methods Activists Suggest:
1.) Get Out and vote and raise awareness!
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| (Greta Thunberg Speaks at the United Nations Climate Summit on September 23 2019, in New York) |
- Some say that it is up to the voters to put the politicians in place to make the change. If you want to raise awareness and make a move, you need to vote and raise your voice towards Issues.
2.) Cut back on beef consumption
It has a "monumental carbon footprint compared to any other meat" Smerdon states.
3.) Cut back on single use plastics
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| Image of single use plastics scattered on the ground |
4.) Install Solar panels, because it is clean energy that is not relying on a carbon based energy source
I worry about climate change. I will try to reuse my plastic.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog and good information.
Good overview of the article and issue. Is there one of these suggestions that seems the most likely to work to you? Any suggestions on how to make these changes more easily accepted by people?
ReplyDeleteI like the creativity in your title and how you didn't just say what's going on with global warming and climate change but also provided solutions to help. Do you have any personal experience or ways you have taken action? -Maurgan
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment! I personally cannot live without red meat, however I have cut back on single use plastics and I have done some beach cleanups!
Delete5.) Eat a rich person
ReplyDeleteI believe that the pinning of pollution blame on regular people rather than the 100 companies that cause over 70% of worldwide pollution is the worst roadblock to sustainability.