An Inconvenient Truth
Global warming is the observed and projected increase in the Earth’s temperature. This rise in temperature will have a far-reaching effect on the Earth’s climate patterns and on every living creature.
We could lose many natural sites and even our way of life if nothing is being done to control global warming. The eco-system will be affected, lakes will dry up, many species of insects and animals will be lost and even outbreak of diseases will happen. The rise in sea level due to global warming will lead to floods and many will be displaced from their homes.
The government will therefore play a crucial role in controlling global warming. For example, In Singapore, there are currently tax incentives given to those who buy and use hybrid cars. This will encourage people to purchase such cars as they are energy efficient and have higher mileage. In Singapore, there have also been advertisements to inform people to switch off their lights when not in use and not to set their air-conditioners below 25 degrees Celsius. This is being done to inform people to save energy and in turn this is part of controlling global warming. Heavy fines should be imposed on those who burn forests down illegally as this will contribute to global warming. Tax incentives should also be given to industries which use electric efficient equipment and renewable technology. Students should also be educated about the effects of global warming and we can see that students are getting interested in this topic as more students do take on renewable energy projects. The Kyoto Protocol is a measure which almost every nation on the Earth is part of and agrees to cut down on greenhouse gases emission. This shows that global warming is being considered as an important issue around the world.
Basically, it comes down to the economy versus environment. From the video”An inconvenient truth”, Mr Gore stated that without the Earth, there will not be any economy. Therefore, leaders around the world will have to take important measures to find balance between the economy and the environment. Scientists will need to continue their studies on the climate change and present their findings to the world. This will allow us to know whether global warming is getting worse or is under control. By showing statistics and images on the effects of global warming, it gives us a clearer picture of the severity of global warming in today’s world.
Therefore, by educating the public on global warming, measures taken to control global warming and promoting the use of clean and renewable energy will definitely help to reduce the problem of global warming. Global warming is a moral issue and should be taken seriously.
References: http://www.wildsingapore.com/news/20060910/061009-3.htm
We could lose many natural sites and even our way of life if nothing is being done to control global warming. The eco-system will be affected, lakes will dry up, many species of insects and animals will be lost and even outbreak of diseases will happen. The rise in sea level due to global warming will lead to floods and many will be displaced from their homes.
The government will therefore play a crucial role in controlling global warming. For example, In Singapore, there are currently tax incentives given to those who buy and use hybrid cars. This will encourage people to purchase such cars as they are energy efficient and have higher mileage. In Singapore, there have also been advertisements to inform people to switch off their lights when not in use and not to set their air-conditioners below 25 degrees Celsius. This is being done to inform people to save energy and in turn this is part of controlling global warming. Heavy fines should be imposed on those who burn forests down illegally as this will contribute to global warming. Tax incentives should also be given to industries which use electric efficient equipment and renewable technology. Students should also be educated about the effects of global warming and we can see that students are getting interested in this topic as more students do take on renewable energy projects. The Kyoto Protocol is a measure which almost every nation on the Earth is part of and agrees to cut down on greenhouse gases emission. This shows that global warming is being considered as an important issue around the world.
Basically, it comes down to the economy versus environment. From the video”An inconvenient truth”, Mr Gore stated that without the Earth, there will not be any economy. Therefore, leaders around the world will have to take important measures to find balance between the economy and the environment. Scientists will need to continue their studies on the climate change and present their findings to the world. This will allow us to know whether global warming is getting worse or is under control. By showing statistics and images on the effects of global warming, it gives us a clearer picture of the severity of global warming in today’s world.
Therefore, by educating the public on global warming, measures taken to control global warming and promoting the use of clean and renewable energy will definitely help to reduce the problem of global warming. Global warming is a moral issue and should be taken seriously.
References: http://www.wildsingapore.com/news/20060910/061009-3.htm
posted by Samuel @ 10:05 PM
2 Comments:
At January 30, 2009 at 11:50 PM ,
Gu Jing said...
I strongly agree your point that leaders from all countries have to balance the economy and evironmental protection. Good post!
At February 3, 2009 at 9:01 PM ,
Dara said...
I like that you give a lot of facts about how Singapore is combatting climate change. I found the organization of your paragraphs a bit confusing though. In the third paragraph you shift from talking about Singapore to other countries where illegal burning takes place. I suggest that you use a new paragraph when you switch to a different topic.
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