Global Warming

“U.N. Panel Warns of Dire Effects From Lack of Action Over Global Warming”

By: Justin Gillis

Source: New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/03/world/europe/global-warming-un-intergovernmental-panel-on-climate-change.html?ref=science&_r=0

            Global warming is becoming a serious issue in the world. Many countries have tried to start programs to encourage individuals to help resolve the issue, but these attempts were pointless. Developing countries have begun to burn more fossil fuels than they did before. If this problem is not treated, many countries will face food shortages, flooding, extinction of wildlife, and a drastic change in climate. However, this will not be an easy task to complete. In order to prevent global warming, countries need to find a way to either leave the fossil fuel in the ground or capture the emissions released by the fossil fuels and bury it. In statistical terms, this would mean preventing the release of one trillion tons of carbon dioxide.

            During a conducted research, it was found that less than 400 billion dollars is being spent around the world in order to prevent the emission of fossil fuels. In comparison, a single American oil company has an income that is much more than the amount being spent to prevent global warming. In order to address the global warming issue, a conference has been held in Peru. United Nations officials are hoping to make a decision that will make a significant impact on the world. However, many people believe national leaders are not willing to attend this meeting because they will be forced to use their money to pay to prevent global warming instead being allowed to freely spend it on other factors.

            Most people do not understand the severity of global warming on the planet. They believe that this issue will not pose to be a major issue because they believe others will handle it. It is this selfish reasoning that global warming is occurring. Nations need to take action against global warming, even if they see that other countries are not ready yet. If no one will take the first step, global warming will get worse.