Global Warming And Climate Change - 1124 Words

David Attenborough (an English broadcaster and naturalist) once said, â€Å"[t]here is no question that climate change is happening; the only arguable point is what part humans are playing in it.† Climate change is a pending issue waiting to be addressed and resolved by society as a whole before it is too late. Statistics show that the United States contains only 5 percent of the world s population, but contributes 22 percent of the world s carbon emissions. During the 21st century, global warming is expected to continue and climate changes are likely to increase, including: changes in temperature, precipitation, snow and ice, ocean level, and ocean acidity. The Kyoto Protocol, protocol aiming to reduce the collective greenhouse gas†¦show more content†¦This is a type of greenhouse effect.† Global warming has a negative effect on the planet and its’ occupants. For example, in 2012, the United States had the hottest January to June ever recorded and more t han 22,000 daily high temperature records were tied or broken as stated by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). NRDC also states, â€Å"[i]f we don t do more to reduce fossil fuel emissions and other heat-trapping greenhouse gases that are making heat waves more intense, more than 150,000 additional Americans could die by the end of this century due to excessive heat.† NRDC continues with climate change risks, Carbon pollution is the main reason our planet is getting hotter, increasing the chances of weather disasters, drought and flood and hurting our health. Climate change will make matters worse: hotter temperatures and longer dry seasons in the summer create conditions that can lead to more frequent wildfires which can lead to serious health problems, such as asthma attacks and pneumonia, and can worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. The very youngest are also at risk: lower birth weights are found among babies born to mothers exposed to wildfire smoke during pregnancy. Even otherwise-healthy people may experience minor symptoms, such as sore throats and itchy eyes. Who wants to live on a planet where their health is in danger every time they step outside? It’d be nice to, one day, go for a walk amongst