Global Warming Solutions

Global warming solutions

In T. Hirsch (2005) ‘Animals hit by global warming,’ the author explains how environmental alterations are affecting the life of animals. First he gives example sex changes in turtles due to environmental changes. It has also modified the bird’s way of traveling from one place to another. Moreover, some animals are being seen in places where they should not be and others are being seen in seasons and places where they were not supposed to be by that time. Therefore, conferences are being held to find a solution to help animals in getting used to the modifications. Although, some animals are succeeding in suiting themselves to different conditions others are not capable of it due to their places being in cold regions. Although environmental alterations help animal development, they can also block them from learning different ways of living. Finally, the old ways of defending the animal like a habitat type must be modified because it can border them from not getting enough food.

All these things are happening because of global warming; then, to solve this problem industrialized countries should change their methods of production, and we can contribute by not burning the forests and driving less
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First, in order to stop the global warming, industrialized countries should find any alternative way for producing their goods. As the industry is developing throughout the world, especially in developed countries, it is also damaging the ozone layer. The chemicals released by the industries such as carbon and methane are extremely harmful to the ozone layer. Consequently, these chemicals break the ozone chain, thus letting the ultra violet rays pass through. For instance, in my country an industry was recently opened . Most of the people who work in that industry and are exposed to the oven get liver cancer. In my country we usually experience three seasons, but these days there is only one season; moreover, the weather is getting hotter every day. Therefore, if we could find a different way of producing the same product without harming the ozone layer and animals, it would be a good start.

Second, another way to overcome global warming is to stop burning the forests. In the past days many people used to burn forests for agriculture. However, even now days some people are still using the same method for agriculture and production of coal. Thus, miles of forests are lost each year for this activity, and more carbon dioxide is realized. For example, in my country miles of forests are burnt almost every day for coal production. Forty percent of the population is still using coal for cooking. Although the country produces and imports gas and it is a little cheaper to afford to buy it, people do not want to stop using coal. Hence, from this example we can observe that at times we have the solution and any alternative way to solve the problem, but people simply do not want to take any action.

Third, if we drive less and walk more, it will put the living species in less danger. It is true that transport is very important in this society. However, many people are using it in an exaggerated way. For instance, some students drive on campus from Larson Hall to Faner, knowing that is easier to walk than to drive. Besides harming the ozone layer through the carbon dioxide realized by the car, they might also create some health problems due to the lack of walking. However, walking or riding a bicycle is healthier than driving, even when is not necessary.

As we might now know, global warming can also be prevented by industrialized countries, by stopping burning the forests and driving less. Some countries are now experiencing invadations of seawater. Therefore, due to inundation some people are losing their loved ones and places to stay. We never know when our turn will be, but it might be right now or in five seconds to come. Thus, any good action from us which does not contribute to global warming will make a change indeed.

Reference

T. Hirsch, (2005 October 5). Animal hit by global warming. BBC News. Retrieved October 17, 2008, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4313726.stm. science/nature