Introduction
As early as the 18th century, people realized climate change was a massive threat to Earth. For a long time, it has been a major social crisis. Clemens et al. (2020) establish that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established in 1988 in response to the first warnings of a climate emergency. Arneth et al. (2020) assert that the ocean is becoming more acidic, global temperatures are rising, and ice and snow cover at the poles are melting much faster than they used to. If we do not dramatically reduce global carbon pollution in the next decade, our world will suffer irreparable damage.
Need
The climate change problem, which has its roots in human industrialization, is growing to the point that it could devastate humanity. Pettorelli et al. (2021) argue that the fog blanketing the city and the massive smoke plumes billowing from the mountains after a spate of wildfires are both tangible signs of damage to the environment. Additionally, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders, injuries, early mortality from these severe weather situations, and food and water-borne illnesses, as well as other infectious diseases, can all be attributed to the damage continuously carried out to our environment. After setting the stage for my speech, I will describe the nature of the issue.
Satisfaction
If all nations work together, they can easily defeat climate change effects. Since its introduction in the early 18th century, the issue of climate change has been repeatedly postponed. Molotoks et al. (2021) state that climate change impacts can now be seen worldwide, proving that natural disasters like floods, droughts, storms, heatwaves, and wildfires are becoming more common and dangerous. Such occurrences endanger the health, wealth, and safety of people worldwide. Clemens et al. (2020) avow that the proliferation of vector-borne diseases and plagues threatens human health. Rapid reductions in emissions are possible with better agricultural techniques, recycling practices, and management of forests, which would equalize the number of trees cut down each year with the new ones that sprout in their place. Having recognized the issue of climate change, it is essential to investigate its root causes.
Visualization
Human activities contribute significantly to the rising levels of greenhouse gases and air pollution that alter Earth’s climate. The effects of climate change may be mitigated with the help of revolutionary breakthroughs in renewable energy, electric car expertise, and energy conservation. Hoegh-Guldberg et al. (2019) emphasize that widespread land clearance for agriculture and industries has badly damaged ecosystems and air quality. When we abuse and kill farm animals, their emissions are released into the air, where they become trapped and eventually bounce back at us. The Greenhouse effect is compounded by the discharge of hazardous emissions from transportation and manufacturing industries. The displayed image depicts the gradual increase in global temperatures over time in both the unaddressed and lowered emission scenarios.
This effect ultimately leads to global warming as the planet is stuck in a never-ending heat cycle. Governments should encourage the mitigation of the impacts of climate change by investing heavily in sustainable energy technologies through mechanisms such as subsidies, fiscal incentives, funding, and other forms of financial compensation. The solution can be investigated after the root of the issue has been isolated.
Action
Adapting to the current and future climate is a fallback plan. Clemens et al. (2020) affirm that the United Nations Environment Assembly has declared that annual emission reductions of 8% from now through 2030 are necessary to combat climate change. Without drastic measures in the next five years, yearly emission reductions of 16% will be required. There are two suggested arguments for eliminating the effect of climate change. In the first argument, cities are trying to construct flood barriers, prepare for increasingly high temperatures, and set up porous pavements to manage floods and stormwater better and increase water storage and utilization.
While such measures may be necessary in the short term, they should not become the standard for future generations. Clemens et al. (2020) affirm that the United Nations IPCC released a report on the impacts of climate change on human life and suggested two strategies for mitigating them. As a first step, we can practice mitigation and reduce gas emissions contributing to global warming. The second is adaptation, which involves changing both the surroundings and human behavior to mitigate the adverse effects of these shifts.
In the second argument, we all need to magnify the climate change issue and contact our legislators to make improvements at the local level if we want to see the necessary transformation. Since livestock farming is directly responsible for more than a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions, one individual response is to shift to a plant-based diet. Arneth et al. (2020) avow that countering conventional environmentally destructive products by incorporating renewable energy options into our homes is possible.
Conservation measures include not wasting water or food and switching to a more environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Temperatures are forecast to rise sharply over the next few years. People should reduce the release of heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the surrounding environment by reducing their production, such as using non-renewable energy sources. They could also increase the capacity of natural ‘sinks’ such as oceans, forests, and soil to absorb and store them. In the final section of my speech, I will briefly restate my argument and share some thoughts on the topic.
Conclusion
Climate change is a severe threat that requires prompt action from human beings since they are responsible for making the problem worse in the first place. The climate changes we are witnessing now are unprecedented and will only worsen if something is not done. To improve worldwide collaborative efforts to reduce this societal problem, the public should grasp the causes and effects of climate change. I have laid out the worldwide situation, the evidence for it, and the necessary steps to fix it. As I have emphasized, if these measures are implemented, the world will become a better place to live, and the negative impacts will diminish or disappear altogether.
As a result, the environment will be healthier and cleaner, and people will have a greater appreciation for Earth. By sharing this data, people will realize the importance of doing something to combat climate change. By paying attention to and being responsible for the kind of world you wish to live in, you can lessen your contribution to global warming. Teaching people about how they may make a difference by making minor adjustments to their lifestyle is also crucial.
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