High-temperature extremes and heavy precipitation events are increasing, glaciers and snow cover are shrinking, and sea ice is retreating. Many people believe that climate change is entirely the result of human-produced factors. Others believe that our effect is inconsequential and that the earth is simply going through a natural phase. In reality, the problem is ultimately a blend of both.
How long do we realistically have to affect significant change according to many climate experts? In 2022 these experts reached a consensus that we have until approximately the year 2030 before we begin to reach a point at which there will be no return. In the United States alone record blizzards have occurred in the Northeast, while extended drought conditions persist throughout the Midwest and Southwest. They even had blizzard warnings in Los Angeles, California.
Conversely, Climate change skeptics say that climate change is natural and normal. It has occurred numerous times throughout natural history. Living things have always adapted to the changes. They argue that plants, animals, and humans all survived the last Ice Age. Finally, many skeptics contend that climate change is actually good for us since it has allowed us to evolve into a stronger species.
In conclusion, there is validity to both sides of the equation. What needs to be determined is whether we need to act immediately to avoid immenent disaster or simply ride out the storm.
https://www.globalchange.gov/climate-change/whats-happening-why
https://www.thehealthyjournal.com
https://www.rainforest-alliance.org
1) What are your opinions of either side of the argument?
2) How would you support your opinion?
3) Do you believe there is an opportunity for compromise?
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Climate change, in my opinion, is a very bad problem that needs to be acted on more. I think that the government should get more involved in this. Climate change is killing many innocent animals and doing many more harmul things.
My opinion is that climate change is very harmful to animals' habitats. I believe that a change needs to happen quick so we can fix this.
I agree its a problem but maybe not as bad as you say it is. Also, how would we fix it what could we do?
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