Climate change and Global Warming have been on the environmental and political hotlist for a number of years now. And, whether you believe its happening or not, how could conservation be a bad thing?
Some groups like Friends of Science argue that much of global warming can be explained by the cyclical carbon, warming, and cooling trends on earth. But, more groups disagree, often citing rising carbon release for recent droughts and large storms. Who to believe? Who cares.
One thing we know for sure is that the Earth takes good care of us, and we should take care of it. Caring for the earth allows us to better care for the people in it - to provide them with sustainable resources and incomes, clean drinking water, fresh food, and homes.
Scientists from around the world are urging us to quickly reduce emissions, conserve water, plant trees, and offset the carbon and other gases we emit into the air. Here are just a few things that are predicted to happen if we don't take action.
* Glaciers will completely melt, eliminating fresh drinking water and a source of electricity for millions of people
* Due to rising waters, the shoreline of many countries could shrink, displacing people from coastal cities. Plus, surges in water create flooding, which readily increases the spreading of illnesses like cholera and cryptosporiium.
* Disruption and change in local and seasonal weather patterns, not just from global warming but also from deforestation.
* Having a limited amount of resources and capital, the poorest people will have the hardest time adapting to the climate change providing for their families.
If these are just some of the POSSIBILITIES of climate change, let's start preventing it right now. After all, the world's poorest will be the least able to adapt to these conditions. There are many ways to tread lightly on earth.
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