Recent climate changes, also known as global warming, indicate that average increases in temperature around the world are happening because of the carbon dioxide that\’s increasingly emitted into the atmosphere. No matter where you live, climate change is going to affect you directly. Therefore, it should concern you no matter who you are. Because there are potentially dire consequences as a result of climate change, we need to begin to discuss this problem and take action now before it\’s too late, and so that others can follow our example. These changes have to be made now so that future and even more catastrophic changes don\’t happen.

Research shows that heat is trapped in the atmosphere from this emission of carbon dioxide. Extra heat is also produced from deforestation. All of these things indirectly come from use and over consumption of fossil fuels and natural resources, which means this continual \”excess heat\” is going to be building up and causing even more climate change than a sorry happening. Even though it\’s already begun, doing a few simple things can control this climate change.

What would happen with this type of climate change? Plants and flowers\’ growth and abilities to survive and thrive will change, as will those of other plants and animals. Glaciers will melt, raise ocean levels, and change weather patterns. Our own activity as humans is what\’s causing this, of course, and we are also in control of whether or not this can be stopped.

If this is allowed to continue, animal and plant species will dwindle and eventually may become extinct. And lest you think this will not affect you as a human, think again. Because every living thing depends on everything else, we alter our food chains and destroy species. Animals themselves already don\’t have food to eat such that they\’re becoming extinct, and our own food source will be in danger as a result.

Future generations are sure to experience intense weather patterns, which will increase death tools. The economy will be negatively impacted in many ways due to climate changes. For example, wheat fields and coffee bean plants will be destroyed by intense storms. That in turn, increases prices at the grocery stores. And never mind the economy, changes in weather patterns will increase death tools during increased hurricanes, tsunamis, and storms.

Increased carbon dioxide is due to industries placing more of the product in the air. Regulations are in place and are being tightened as far as the amount of carbon dioxide emissions that can be put into the air. Also, car emissions are being monitored in some states and need to pass inspections each year. Climate changes can be decreased drastically if industries and cars around the world would decrease their carbon dioxide emissions by three percent a year.

Everyone can help contribute to slow down global warming. Some simple household tasks that can help decrease climate change are recycling, planting a tree, weatherizing your home, and replacing old appliances. Some other tasks include eliminating plastic, buying a fuel-efficient car, and car-pooling to work or school. Younger generations need to be educated about how humans negatively impact their environments and need to be directed on what changes to make for future generations.

Overall, climate changes are evident now and will drastically change the future. The choices that we make now will impact our future for sure. By simply allowing more oxygen in our atmosphere, we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that is covering the Earth like a warm blanket. Humans can start with baby steps to preserve our planet for future generations.

These climate changes have already begun to impact us and our futures, but we can do things to help slow down these changes and maybe even reverse them. However, we must act quickly, because time is of the essence if we want our futures to be assured.

About the author: Jerry Dyess has been in the Texas Energy business for the past 7 years. He has published many articles on Texas Electric prices.