
Human apathy and inaction are destroying the planet. Climate change is an undeniable reality, and one which we must confront if we wish to ensure a safe future for ourselves and generations to come.
Our planet faces drastic changes that will likely have severe consequences unless we take immediate action. From increasing temperatures, rising sea levels, and more frequent natural disasters to a decrease in biodiversity, the evidence is everywhere. We must act now if we are to protect not just ourselves but our children’s future.
The time for apathy and indifference has long passed; our only hope lies in decisive, collective action.
First off, for anyone that plays down human activity and climate change:
If You Sit In A Closed Garage With A Running Car – You Die

Is it so hard to believe that pouring that same poison into the atmosphere at an insane scale MIGHT have some kind of effect, maybe? I get it, Democrats are bums1so are Republicans and the media is full of liars… But that doesn’t mean human activity isn’t causing the climate to change.
The weather has become more extreme, there are fewer plants and animals alive, deserts are spreading and forests are swindling, the sea is rising and coasts are eroding. We don’t have time for petty, partisan nonsense.
Too many people have become complacent and don’t seem to realize this issue is real. We need to act before our planet becomes uninhabitable.
Why Does Climate Change Matter?

Climate change has serious consequences for both humans and all species on Earth.
Rising temperatures lead to sea level rise due to melting ice caps and glaciers, which threaten coastal cities around the world.
More extreme weather events can cause significant property damage and disrupt vital ecosystems, leading to food shortages in some areas as well as loss of biodiversity.
It can worsen existing health conditions such as asthma due to air pollution or heat stroke due to higher temperatures.
It’s also important to note that while some of these effects are already being felt around the world, there will be even more drastic impacts if we don’t act now to reduce our carbon emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. This “Runaway” Greenhouse Gas Effect could end life as we know it.
The Science of Climate Change

Climate change is caused by an increase in the average global temperature due to increased emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This phenomenon has been linked to melting ice caps, rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and other environmental disruptions.
The effects of climate change can be seen all over the world. For example, in the United States alone, each year is warmer than the one before. Drought, super-storms, and other bad outcomes are becoming more and more common, and destructive. These disasters are costing lives and billions of dollars in damage each year—money that could be used for more productive things like education or infrastructure projects instead of disaster relief.
Effects of Climate Change

The changing climate affects all aspects of life on Earth. Catastrophic events like heat waves, floods, and hurricanes are becoming more frequent as global temperatures increase. This can cause hunger and instability due to the loss of vital food sources as well as displacement from homes.
Conflict and wars over access to resources are likely to arise in areas where there has been a history of tense relations between different groups.
- Rising temperatures – Increases in global temperature can disrupt habitats, cause droughts, and lead to food scarcity. It also contributes to melting ice caps which later leads to sea level rise and flooding in coastal areas.
- The bleaching of coral reefs due to higher temperatures is also a major concern as it can lead to the collapse of entire ecosystems.
- Extreme weather events – More extreme weather events like floods, hurricanes, heat waves, and droughts can destroy homes, infrastructure, and whole populations. They lead to the displacement of people from their homes or conflict between different groups vying for resources.
- Health waves – Can cause serious health problems such as heat stroke and dehydration. Heat waves also put a strain on power grids as people use air conditioning to stay cool.
- Water scarcity – Changes in precipitation patterns and increased evaporation rates due to higher temperatures are leading to water scarcity in many parts of the world, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions.
- Food insecurity – Climate change is affecting agricultural productivity and food security, leading to higher food prices and increased hunger in many regions.
- Changes in sea levels – Melting ice caps and glaciers cause sea levels to rise which leads to flooding in coastal areas, destruction of habitats like coral reefs, and displacement of people living near the water.
- Ocean acidification – This phenomenon occurs when carbon dioxide reacts with seawater, leading to a decrease in the pH levels of ocean water. This can affect the ability of fish to survive and reproduce, disrupt entire marine ecosystems, and potentially lead to conflict over fishing rights or access to resources.
- Biodiversity loss – Climate change is threatening the survival of many species of plants and animals, leading to loss of biodiversity and disruptions to ecosystems. When a species goes extinct, they are gone forever.
- Human health impacts – Climate change can increase the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, as well as food and waterborne illnesses.
- Economic impacts – Included damage to infrastructure and property, loss of tourism revenue, and increased healthcare costs.
- Political instability – Particularly in regions with scarce resources or vulnerable populations.
- Migration and displacement – Forced migration and displacement, as people are forced to leave their homes due to flooding, drought, or other environmental disasters.
- Global instability – Conflict over access to resources causes instability between countries and regions where conflict already exists, leading to further violence and displacement of people. We should all want to decrease the possibility of war.
These are just a few examples of the many impacts of climate change. It’s important to recognize that climate change is a complex and multifaceted problem that affects many aspects of our lives, and we need to take action to address it.
Taking Action Against Climate Change
So what can we do?
Slowing the rate at which climate is changing is a massive challenge requiring global participation. Governments, businesses, and individuals all must do their part to take responsible action.
- Accept Reality – Well, first off, our leaders need to acknowledge that greenhouse gases are affecting the Earth. There will always be skeptics, but their beliefs get more entrenched when public officials routinely dismiss worries about the climate as hoaxes.
- Conserving resources – Conserving natural resources like forests, water, land, and soil helps reduce the amount of carbon in the air. Plants and ocean plankton take carbon out of the atmosphere and replace it with oxygen, a great deal.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
The most significant way to address climate change is by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide. This can be achieved through a variety of measures.
- Individual actions – This means eating less meat (or going vegetarian altogether), switching out your lightbulbs for energy-efficient models, driving less often (or better yet get rid of your car altogether!), and making use of renewable energy sources whenever possible.
- Governments – We need to put pressure on our elected officials to create policies that address climate change head-on—things like emissions regulations for businesses or incentives for renewable energy projects should be at the top of their agendas if they truly care about preserving our planet for future generations. Encouraging countries to work together and commit to reducing emissions can help achieve meaningful progress in combating climate change.

- Corporations – Corporations likely have the most power to affect change. Unfortunately, helping the environment often hurts profitability. As consumers, we have the power to put pressure on corporations to reduce their emissions and adopt responsible business practices – a concept I’m calling Impact Consumerism. When we choose to buy from companies that are taking responsible steps toward addressing climate change, we send a message that this is something of importance.
- Invest in research and development: Investing in research and development of new technologies can help create more efficient and cost-effective ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Implement adaptation measures: Even if emissions are reduced, the impacts of climate change will still be felt for many years to come. Implementing adaptation and mitigation measures, such as building sea walls or developing drought-resistant crops, can help communities adapt to the changing climate.
- Increase public awareness: Educating the public about the impacts of climate change and the steps that can be taken to reduce it can help create a sense of urgency and encourage people to take action.
- Support international agreements: The Paris Agreement is a significant international agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change. Supporting and implementing agreements like the Paris Agreement can help create a coordinated global response to the problem of climate change. These agreements have been quite feeble, but with more support leaders will have to take them more seriously.
It’s easy to ignore something as big and complicated as climate change but doing so only serves to make things worse. It’s time we all take action to reverse this vicious cycle.
The Effects of Doing Nothing Will Be Catastrophic

The end of the human race might be a bit of an overstatement, but the end of civilization as we know it is not out of the question. If we don’t take responsible action now, the effects of climate change could be irreversible. We must recognize that global climate change is a real threat to our future—and taking responsible action today is essential if we want to ensure a safe tomorrow for ourselves and generations to come.
Climate change is something that needs our immediate attention if we’re going to protect ourselves and future generations from its devastating effects. We have a responsibility both on an individual level and on a societal level to make sure that we are doing everything possible to reduce our carbon emissions and mitigate these impacts before it’s too late!
Making the environment Less Bad.