My opinion

by Sara
(Philadelphia)

I think it has been proven that global warming is not just another natural cycle the Earth is going through but is linked directly to the start of the Industrial age.

I think we should also discuss more the careless disregard of corporations that rape the enviornment and are the biggest causes of the deterioration of our earth - and figure out why they don't seem to give a damn.

How Business is Affected

I mean, business won't be good if we're all covered under a flood of melted artic ice, now will it? what people don't also realize is that a rise in global temperature also contributes to the occurence and severity of storms. So if we thought Katrina was bad, and all the damage from hurricans and tornados around the world excessive - it is only going to get worse.

You can't upset the natural balance of earth without there being consequences. We need to start holding corporations responsible for their wate, enforcing industry standards and guidelines in eco friendly production and encouraging people to organize at a grass roots level and boycott companies and manufactuerers that refuse to reduce their toxic outputs.

We should also focuse on enviornmental friendly living in general, including recycling and buyng reusaable instead of disposable products.

Barry's Response - My opinion, though, is that things occur in balance because they have to. In early 2009, for instance, the media focus shifted from environmental concerns to the frightening economy. Over time ecological stories will rise once again to a position of high importance, as they should.

I appreciate your thoughtful thoughts on environmental degradation. It's important to address the health of our planet.

Industrial Revolution

Human activities, especially burning fossil fuels, have increased greenhouse gas concentrations since the Industrial Revolution. Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in 2022 were 1.5 times higher than in 1850, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. As the same time as this global warming, precipitation patterns have changed, storms have intensified, and sea levels have risen.

Environmental stewardship is crucial for corporations. Some companies have made great strides toward sustainability, others haven't.
Oil companies have asked for help mitigating the impact of state climate lawsuits and Superfund laws.

When you don't do anything

- Neglecting environmental responsibilities has serious consequences.
- Former Secretary of State, criticized oil companies, including Saudi Aramco, for opposing renewable energy.
- Investments in solar and wind energy are outpacing fossil fuels.

Individuals and groups combined

- All sectors need to work together to solve environmental problems:
- Eco-friendly production standards need to be implemented. Companies need to be transparent about their environmental impact.
- People can drive change by organizing at the grassroots, advocating for sustainable practices, and holding corporations accountable.
- Recycling and reusable products make the planet healthier.

Earth is a great party venue. We've been enjoying the festivities without thinking about cleanup. The dance floor is sticky, and trash is piling up. It's time to wear our eco-friendly janitor hats, tidy up, and make sure the music keeps playing.

A sustainable future requires individual actions and systemic changes. We can make our planet healthier and more vibrant if we acknowledge the gravity of the situation and work together.

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