A: Hi there, have you heard about global warming?
B: Yes, I have. It's a very concerning issue as it affects the entire planet.
A: Definitely! It's caused by the increase of greenhouse gases, like carbon
dioxide, in the atmosphere.
B: That's right, and the consequences of global warming can be
devastating, such as rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions.
A: I completely agree. It's important for us to take action to reduce our
carbon footprint and minimize our impact on the environment.
B: Absolutely. We can do simple things like using energy-efficient
appliances and reducing our consumption of single-use plastics.
A: Yes, and we can also support government policies and organizations
that prioritize sustainability and clean energy.
B: That's a great point. We all play a part in mitigating global warming and
it's crucial that we do our best to protect the planet for future
generations.
A: I couldn't agree more. It's great to see people becoming more aware of
the issue and taking action to make a difference.
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The world is facing a number of environmental issues, such as waste
disposal, deforestation, biodiversity…you name it. The problem I’d like to
draw more attention to today, though, is global warming – one that has
understandably attracted much public attention.
To give a simple definition, global warming is a phenomenon in which the
annual global temperature rises at a much faster rate. Since the industrial
revolution, we have witnessed some of the hottest years ever recorded,
with numerous studies claiming that the world is running against the
clock to alleviate this issue.
The cause for this problem lies mostly in the different heat-trapping
pollutants in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane and
synthetic fluorinated gases, which trap the sunlight heat that is supposed
to escape into space. These pollutants are attributable to human activity
– especially that of burning fossil fuels for transportation or electricity
generation.
One can already see the detrimental impacts that this environmental
issue poses on the world. According to scientists, rising average
temperatures are fueling longer heat waves, more extreme droughts,
heavier rainfall and more severe tropical storms. The aforementioned
natural disasters put a lot of people’s health and safety at risk, causing
tens of thousands fatalities every single year and eradicating the homes
of countless communities.
Also, global warming causes climate change, which disrupts the natural
habitats of many species and plants, hence driving them to extinction.
And that is just naming two of the many adverse effects of global
warming. In order to solve this issue, a very deep cut of emissions is
needed, and more alternative energy technologies need to be
implemented.
This requires immediate, concrete steps taken by governments and
companies in setting up policies to meet or exceed the new
environmentally friendly standards of manufacturing. Each person could
also be a part of this worldwide campaign by limiting their own carbon
footprint. Only by doing that will we, as a community, maintain a
sustainable environment for our future generations.
Heat-trapping pollutants from human activity: burning fossil fuel,
electricity generation
