Question 1-5

Hey guys, welcome back to my blog. Today, I'd like to answer some of the questions I listed on the earlier posts about climate change. The questions i'll be answering will be number 1-5. 

1. Climate change is caused from out human activities. The greenhouse gases we emit warms our earth since it prevents the escape of heat radiating from Earth to space. The gases categorized as greenhouse gas are carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, and nitrous oxide. Carbon dioxide is released through natural processes such as respiration and volcano eruptions and through human activities such as deforestation and burning fossil fuels. Water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas. It increases as Earth's atmosphere warms. Methane is produced through both natural sources and human activities: decomposition of wastes in landfills, cow gas emission, ruminant digestion, and agriculture, to name a few. Nitrous oxide is a powerful greenhouse gas produced through cultivation practices such as organic fertilizers and fossil fuel combustion. 

2. What can we do to prevent climate change? 

There are a countless number of things we can do to prevent climate change. The first thing anyone can start with is to learn about it and spread the knowledge to the people around you. though climate change has become well known compared to the last decade, we still need to speak up and encourage others to protect our earth. The next thing we can do is to use renewable energy. It may cost money to change your power source, however, this can greatly reduce fossil fuels, which are deadly to the environment. Another possible way is to shop-stop. People tend to buy too many things that they eventually won't consume, such as food. When we throw rotten food away, the energy that was used to grow the good will be wasted. 

3. What is our current situation?

Humans have raised the carbon dioxide concentration by 48% since the Industrial Revolution began, which is the most important long-lived "forcing" of climate change. Changes in our lifestyle warmed our earth. As a result, wild animals are facing challenges of survival since sea levels are rising and oceans are becoming warmer. Intense droughts, storms, heat waves, and melting glaciers are also destroying the animals' habitats. Humans are also suffering from heat waves and wildfires. 

4. How does recycling help the environment?

Recycling saves resources, energy, helps protect the environment, and reduces incineration. When we recycle, used materials transforms into new products, and by doing so, it helps conserve important raw materials and protects natural habitats. Moreover, since it reduces the need of extracting, it prevents substantial air and water pollution. 

5. What will the world be like in the next century if our situation doesn't change?

It is difficult to predict our future in issues that still has unknown areas. However, we can expect a warmer atmosphere, a more acidic ocean, higher sea levels, and large change in climate. These effects will cause an extinction of multiple species, such as those living in the north pole.