ZM Climate Change

Climate change is revolutionizing the world we live in. Previously, humans lived a life where their actions had few environmental repercussions (at least they thought so). But, with recent science showing the detrimental effects we are having to our earth, it is clear to see the humans are quickly being threatened by our own actions.
One major detriment of climate change is the melting of ice sheets and ice caps in the arctic. This has had direct impact on certain indigenous communities in the north, especially costal groups and groups that live in and around island regions. Because of rising sea levels, many of these people are losing their homes and their land without an opportunity to leave because of lack of money and economic opportunity.
Another major issue with climate change is ozone depletion. This occurs because of CO2 emissions that humans are greatly contributing to. This effect is causing not only the earth's air temperature to rise over time, but also is causing water temperatures to rise as well. This has many negative environmental effects on not only humans, but many other species as well.
Much more needs to be done in order to change the habits of the world's population. It is easy to say that we should all drive less, take shorter showers, and reduce the burning of coal and fuel, but it is very difficult to put these plans into action. as of right now, I do believe that awareness of the issue is strong enough and widely enough known. but, the action that needs to follow such awareness is heavily lacking in not only the United States, but the world as well.

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