Environmental Issues for the Year 2020

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climate change, many ecosystems and species have gone into extinction (1).The human hand has also contributed to the rise of the ocean level. Factors such as “pumping of ground water for human use, impoundment in reservoirs, wetland drainage, [and] deforestation” have contributed to this phenomenon (EPA 1). The consequences of this extreme climate change will be felt by everybody by 2020. For instance, many people might die because of the high temperatures; agriculture may suffer; drinking water resources might be scarce; and many animals might die, etc. In other words, our world is going through severe changes that may cause our Earth to disappear at some point. All of the damage, such as the emission of carbon dioxide that the Earth has faced throughout the years, is finally showing its consequences. The lack of water and climate change are strongly related, and both factors, along with many others, will destroy the balance of the Earth. It might seem too late to start saving our planet, but I think we still have a little hope. The contamination of water will surely be a problem by the year 2020, but it is possible to take some measures to decrease the velocity to which this phenomenon is happening. First of all, it is necessary to show people the environmental and economic consequences that abuse of hydro resources will bring to our planet and, hence, to us. This can be done through campaigns that make people aware of this situation. Also, this can be done through concerts that capture the attention of young people. Additionally, when it comes to multinational companies endangering the wellbeing of the nature, it is necessary to take stronger measures such as organizing protests and getting involved with organizations that work for the protection of the environment. It may sound as a cliché, but we can also help by depositing the trash where it is supposed to go. Also, we can help our environment by recycling. “Environmental Issues for the Year 2020” ‐‐ An essay submitted for Earth Day 2010 Copyright 2010 Naima Lopez Abdalah
When it comes to the problem of climate change, many organizations have said that trying to control this phenomenon may incur great expenses. One of the solutions that environmental econonomists have seen is to reduce the use of coal. Paul Krugman from The New York Magazine declares that according to environmental economists, trying to cut down on the green house gases, such as carbon dioxide from cars, might have a moderate cost (Krugman 1). Many economists also state that pollution “should be treated as a crime” (Krugman 1). This might seem like an extreme measure; however, extremes situations like this one require extreme solutions. In a personal basis, there are many simple courses of action that can be taken. The EPA advises individuals to change energy appliances to Energy Star products, use green power, recycle, use water in a wise way, and help the environment through spreading the word about protecting natural resources (1). When I picture myself in the year 2020, I try to think in a positive way. In ten years from now, I will be 28 years old. By that time, I will probably have a master’s degree in Management, and I might own my own house. Sadly, I will be affected by all the environmental issues. Especially, the privatization of water especially worries me because at some point, the price of water service will be too expensive. I also think about all the poor people and third world countries whose economy will be hit by privatization. It does not seem like a fair situation. And that is why it is necessary to start thinking about the rest of the world. Personally, I would also be affected by the climate change because I cannot live in a hot climate because my skin gets allergies due to high temperatures. Also, in my family, there have been high blood pressure problems, and I am afraid that I might have the same problems in the future, especially if the temperature of the Earth increases. “Environmental Issues for the Year 2020” ‐‐ An essay submitted for Earth Day 2010 Copyright 2010 Naima Lopez Abdalah
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