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Global Warming

Earth's Critical Need for Action

By Muhammad SaadPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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Once upon a time, everyone on the whole earth lived in peace with one another. Since the temperature of the planet had stayed relatively constant over the span of ages, conditions had been suitable for the evolution and multiplication of a wide variety of living things. On the other side, when humans began extending their presence throughout the globe, they did so blindly and accidentally, which caused an imbalance in the delicate ecosystem. This imbalance led to the extinction of many species.

The first signs of a warming world were not easy to see when they first appeared. When the temperatures began to gradually rise, it became more impossible to accurately forecast the shifting of the seasons. The melting of the ice caps brought to a rise in the level of the water, which in turn brought about the erosion of the coastlines. On the other hand, as time went on, the repercussions of global warming became more severe.

The recurrent patterns of the earth's climate are becoming more extreme in their manifestations. The occurrence of heatwaves and droughts became more common, while hurricanes, typhoons, and other natural disasters became more often and powerful. The demise of the world's forests occurred at the same time as the disappearance of a great number of animal species. When the ice sheets melted away, the homes of polar bears and other animals that are native to the Arctic began to vanish one by one.

In spite of the many alarm bells that have been sounding, a large number of people have made the decision to ignore the issue of global warming. They were under the assumption that it was only a circumstance that could not be avoided or that it was not their obligation to find a solution to the problem. Yet when the effects of global warming became more clear to people, they started to realize that the situation was a crisis that demanded urgent action to be done, and they began to take steps to address the problem.

Globally, governments and organizations have begun to take action in an effort to reduce carbon emissions, increase the use of renewable energy sources, and improve environmental protection. They worked together in order to draught the Paris Agreement, which brought together nations from all over the world to work towards the common goal of keeping the increase in average global temperature to less than 2 degrees Celsius. They also collaborated in order to keep the increase in average global temperature to less than 2 degrees Celsius.

A sizeable number of individuals have realized the importance of their personal carbon footprints and have made the decision to make modifications to their way of life in order to reduce the amount of damage they do to the environment. They started recycling, started using public transportation, and made some other alterations to their lifestyle in order to reduce the amount of carbon emissions they created.

The fight against global warming is an ongoing struggle, and despite great progress being made, there is still a substantial amount of work to be done. Yet, encouraging outcomes are being achieved as a consequence of the concerted efforts of individuals, communities, and organizations. The world is moving in the direction of a future that is more sustainable and resilient, a future that will enable the delicate balance of the planet's ecosystem to be preserved for future generations. This future is one that the world is travelling towards. It is up to each and every one of us to make sure that the natural beauty of our world is preserved for the sake of future generations, and it is our responsibility to do all in our power to make this happen.

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