Climate change represents a major threat to life on Eatyh, but some people argue that we
need to accept it rather than try to stop it. I completely disagree with this opinion,
because I believe that we still have time to tacke thies issue and reduce the human
impact on the Earth's climate.
There are various measures that governments and individuals could take to prevent, or
limit the carbon dioxide emissions that lead to global warming. They could impose "green
taxes" on dirvers, airline companies and other polluters, and they could invest in
renewable enery production from solar, wind or water power. As individuals, we should
also try to limit our contribution to clmate change, by becoming more energy efficient,
by flying less, and by using bicycles and public transport. Furthermore, the public can
affect the actions of governments by voting for politicians who propose to tacke climate
change, rather than for those who would prefer to ignore it.
If instead of taking the above measures we simply try to live with climate change, I
believe that the consequences will be disatrous. To give just one examle, I am not
optimistic that we would be able to cope with even a small rise in sea levels.
Millions of people would be displaced by flooding, particulary in countries that do not
have the means to safeguard low-lying areas. These people would lose their homes and
thier jobs, and they would be forced to migrate to nearby cities or perhaps to other
countries. The potential for human suffering wpuld be huge , and it is likely that we
would see outbreaks of disease and famine, as well as increased homelessness and
poverty.
In conclusion, it is clear to me that we must address the problem of climate change, and
I disagree with those who argue that we can find ways to live with it.