Humans are causing climate change

By Kat


Climate change. Polls show that 1 in 4 Americans still believe that it doesn't exist. Some others believe its not anthropogenic. But in the end, there's no doubt that humans are causing climate change, and we need to do our part to turn it around.
First of all, overwhelming evidence points in the direction of anthropogenic climate change. 13 of the 14 hottest years in history occurred this century- any claims that climate change has "slowed down" in recent years are completely unfounded. When people display their theories that scientific theories on global warming are incorrect, what has to be brought to attention is the fact that broader graph trendlines clearly show that in the larger scale of things, CO2 levels are indeed rising. The presence of humans has thrown the world out of balance, and as a result natural production of CO2 has become imbalanced with its capability to absorb.
In a survey on the consensus of the scientific community, it was found that 97% endorsed anthropogenic climate change.
The facts are this:
- The sea level is rising
- The environment is emitting more CO2 than it is capable of balancing
One may bring up that "climate change has been occurring long before humans".
And like all natural processes, this may be true. But consider our presence, and consider the changes we have made to this environment and the speed at which these changes have been created, and it is then you begin to realise the overwhelming threat that humans pose. Even aside from climate change, you can look at the case of artificial selection in terms of biological evolution, or just our growing influence on the destruction of natural habitats and ecosystems.
Our environment is degrading, no doubt. If anything, all people must at least agree on that. We must agree that through all our waste and manufactured garbage that drifts into natural areas, and in all our urban sprawl that takes over habitats, we have reduced this earth to a point where it would be better off without us. It is up to us to face up to the fact that we are a naturally destructive race, but also to acknowledge that as a species, we have the greatest capability to change. And now, this change is more necessary than ever. Let us all face the coming need for action, and halt global warming while we still have the chance.