Global warming



It is generally agreed that the environment is under treat, and unless government take action, the consequences could be severe, already we are seeing the effects of global warming, as ice caps melt and the temperature rises. The cities where we live, meanwhile, are becoming dangerous to our health. There are solutions, but they will only work if we all become involved.

It is now quite certain that the earth’s temperature is rising due to the greenhouse effect. The polar ice caps are melting and as a result, sea levels continue to rise and are causing flooding. Elsewhere, rainfall is decreasing and the land is turning to desert. One of the major causes of this global warming is the burning of fossil fuels. It is thus essential that we switch to renewable energy such as wind, wave and solar power, and also reduces greenhouse gases.

Another threat to the environment comes from destroying the rainforest, as this also affects the climate and the flora and fauna. The number of animals becoming extinct or on the endangered list is also growing. We have to persuade governments to stop this destruction. We should also check that wood we use, for example in furniture, comes from sustainable sources.

Yet another threat to the environment comes from toxic waste. Tankers dump illegal waste in the sea, causing pollution and killing marine life. It appears that the only way to make them stop is by monitoring their activities and imposing heavy fines on those owners who break the law.

Finally, we must consider the harm done by cars. Everywhere governments are building new roads, but this only lead to the destruction of the countryside. The obvious solution here is to public transport this will reduce the volume of traffic and also some of the smog which car fumes produce.

These are just a few ways in which the environment is being damage, and some ways in which we can produce solutions. It is clear that they will only be success if we all work together, people and governments. The consequences of not acting could be catastrophic.