Climate change is also known as global warming. It is the increase in average temperatures around the world. Average temperatures are increasing due to the increase of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere. Climate changes will affect our future, despite where you live. Climate changes should be a concern for all ages. Care and concern needs to be discussed and demonstrated so that others can follow. Changes need to be made now so that climate changes in the future can be slowed down.

Global warming is happening because, as research has shown, heat is being trapped in the atmosphere. This happens because deforestation, vehicle emissions, and pollution from industrial processes all have produced extra heat on the Earth's surface. This is increasing average temperatures. It has been projected that the planet itself is overheating and that our environments and we will all be adversely affected in just a few years by negative climate change, unless something is done. It is happening now, but we can begin to control it simply by changing a few behaviors.

What would happen with this type of climate change? Plants and flowers' growth and abilities to survive and thrive will change, as will those of other plants and animals. Glaciers will melt, raise ocean levels, and change weather patterns. Our own activity as humans is what's causing this, of course, and we are also in control of whether or not this can be stopped.

Eventually, animal and plant species will decrease and many will become extinct. Many think that this will not affect humans, but they do not look at the big picture. The big picture is that all living things are linked together. The food chain will be altered and many species will become destroyed. Climate changes are destroying animal eating habits and changing the growth of the food that we eat.

Carbon dioxide is increasingly becoming a problem because as industries pollute, more carbon dioxide is put into the air. Cars, too, contribute to this; to that end, regulations are being put in place or tightened to try to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions allowed in these instances. Climate change can be slowed or even reversed if carbon dioxide emissions would decrease by just 3% every year.

What can you do to help slow down global warming? There are several simple things you can do to positively impact this, including planting a tree, weatherizing your home so that you use less energy (and therefore less fossil fuel) to heat or cool your home, replacing old appliances so that they're more energy-efficient and by recycling everything you can. You can also buy more fuel-efficient car, or carpool or ride a bus to work or school instead of driving alone. Teach your children, too, about what humans can do to positively impact their environment so that it will be here for them and their children. At present, climate change is becoming an increasing problem that is only going to get worse as time goes on unless something is done. What we decide to do today will either positively or negatively impact our future. If we reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and begin to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions, we can begin to return the Earth to its natural balance of oxygen and help reduce the "blanket" of carbon dioxide currently covering the planet like a blanket, not letting it "breathe." We can start small today by making personal changes like those described above, so that our planet will be around for future generations. These climate changes have already impacted our present, but they need not necessarily impact our future negatively. We can all do our own part in reducing and perhaps even eventually reversing the damage that has already been done. However, we must work fast, because time is of the essence and is not something we have in abundance. The time to act is now.

Everyone can help contribute to slow down global warming. Some simple household tasks that can help decrease climate change are recycling, planting a tree, weatherizing your home, and replacing old appliances. Some other tasks include eliminating plastic, buying a fuel-efficient car, and car-pooling to work or school. Younger generations need to be educated about how humans negatively impact their environments and need to be directed on what changes to make for future generations.

Overall, climate changes are evident now and will drastically change the future. The choices that we make now will impact our future for sure. By simply allowing more oxygen in our atmosphere, we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that is covering the Earth like a warm blanket. Humans can start with baby steps to preserve our planet for future generations. Climate changes will impact our future, but we can all help to slow it down and then maybe focus on reversing it. Time is not on our side when it comes to climate changes in the future.

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