In the editorial piece We Should Fight for Global Climate Change by Kyuree Kwak, the author makes the point that climate change is an ongoing issue, and while costly to fix, it is a price worth paying. I completely agree. As humans, it is our duty to protect the Earth from its biggest threat: ourselves.
While some dismiss that global warming even exists, the evidence for it is clear. Temperatures have risen, causing increased glacial melting, which led to a sea level 8 inches higher than it was 100 years ago. With the effects of climate change increasing in rapidity, scientists believe the sea level will have risen anywhere from one to four feet by 2100. This human-induced problem will have untold consequences for plants, animals, and humans alike.
Cutting back on our carbon footprint, with things like fluorescent lights and recycling, will certainly save the environment in the short-run, but I believe that harnessing renewable energy is the long-term answer. Solar powered houses are starting to gain recognition, as well as wind turbines. With correct design and planning, solar houses can save you money and allows you to be energy independent, in solar energy cannot be bought or monopolized. Renewable energy is by no means ready to completely compensate for our current needs, but with time and a little money put toward this research, we can one day rely solely on infinite sources, rather than finite, all while saving the Earth along the way.
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