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A report, made by a by a UN association of scientists, showed the world has to make noteworthy cuts in gas emissions through the development of biofuels, increases in fuel efficiency, the use of renewable energy like solar power, and a multitude of other options.
This is the first concerted effort and the initial roadmap for escalating greenhouse gas emissions that was made in
This problem does not only involve our leaders, but including us as well. But are we really doing something to deal with this quandary? Never have I heard of any, at least of a local government unit doing something about the matter. Leaders from other nations, including non-governmental organizations and private entities are scrambling to make efforts to save mother earth right now.
But our leaders are so damn busy looking after their political survival and personal interests. We do have laws that are supposed to protect the environment like the Clean Air Act. But there has been no serious effort to implement the said law especially among the local government units across the country.
Going back to the report released by the body, here are the details of the effects of global climate change. While the report says adaptation will be necessary because of past effects, it also says many outcomes can be avoided, reduced or delayed. More water is expected to be available in the moist tropics and high latitudes, less water and increasing drought are expected in mid-latitudes and dry tropics and heavy precipitation is likely to be more frequent, heightening the risk of flooding.
As much as 30 percent of plant and animal species are likely to be at an increased risk of extinction with a global average temperature increase exceeding 1.5 to 2.5 degrees Celsius. There could also be significant extinctions around the world with a global average temperature increase exceeding 1.5 to 2.5 degrees Celsius, in addition to atmospheric changes. Negative effects are expected on corals and their dependent species.
More damage from floods and storms is expected. By the 2080s, millions of people are expected to be affected by flooding every year as sea level rises. Small islands are especially vulnerable to drought and sea-level rise, and may be unable to meet their own fresh-water needs. Precipitation increases in some regions will result in a lower quality of surface and groundwater, spreading water-borne illnesses. Widespread water stress is expected to result from increased drought. Drought will decrease food supplies in some areas, increasing the risk of malnutrition in developing nations that don't have the resources to efficiently import food.
The effects will be horrendous if we just disregard this serious call to save our only planet.
Jesson J. Morata
Tudela, Camotes,
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