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The greatest environmental hazard facing the world now is, without a doubt, the current state of global warming. Understanding the breadth of the issue is critical. In part, global warming is a result of the gasoline we need to run our homes, cars, companies, and other technology. We are about to experience some of the warmest years and decades on record. Since 12,000 years ago, the Earth’s temperature has reached its greatest level ever recorded. Without immediate action, things will only become worse.
The Consequences Of Global Warming
We must take action now rather than wait for further warming to occur. Fossil fuel consumption is a major factor in global warming. As a consequence of our long-term dependence on fossil fuels, we have created vast amounts of pollution, including coal, oil, and greenhouse gases.
In the last five decades, power plants and other sectors have emitted large quantities of carbon dioxide that have caused the planet’s temperature to rise.
The seas are warming, and coral reefs are dying as a result of the increasing temperatures. As the glaciers melt, many aquatic species are facing extinction. In fact, Greenland is losing 20% more mass than it gains from fresh snowfall.
Consequently, the Earth will shrink as it heats up. The changing weather patterns are clear to everyone. Droughts, heatwaves, and floods are all becoming more frequent and severe as a result of global warming.
Efforts To Reduce Global Warming
Climate change can no longer be ignored; it is time to take action. Since electricity and transportation are major contributors to global warming, we must begin with these two areas. In order to prevent global warming, we must all work together. There is no magic bullet. To get out of this mess, we need everyone’s help—families, businesses, organisations, and even individuals.
We must develop solutions to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that coal produces. Agriculture can be a good place to start. Farmers should advocate environmentally-friendly agricultural practices. The soil must be cultivated less often, and trees must be planted in previously uncultivated areas.
Industries should cut down on emissions of CO2 by taking measures to reduce industrial waste and make production more environmentally friendly. Around 28% of CO2 emissions come from automobiles, trucks, airlines, and other modes of transportation. Therefore, we must increase the efficiency of our vehicles to decrease emissions. Oil and gasoline-based fuels should be phased out in favour of more eco-friendly substitutes.
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