Experts all across the scientific community are in agreement that climate change is a threat to the future of the planet and its sustainability. Being at the forefront of innovation and breakthroughs, one would assume that the US would be a major proponent in acting against climate change. Yet, there are disproportionately more deniers of the issue in America compared to the rest of the developed world. One of the most notable deniers being the president himself. In the NY Times debate “Climate Debate Isn’t So Heated in the US,” writer Jamie Horgan puts the blame on the over exaggeration of the problem and its apocalyptic portrayal while others like sociologist McCright assert that such beliefs are rooted in traditional American conservatism. Regardless of why disbelievers exist, the discussions surrounding it should involve ways to combat climate change and not concerns about its existence.
Although climate change does deserve more attention and action in order to sustain the current lifestyles of humans, it is not as one-sided as some assume. To some extent, the claim that the situation is often described as worse than it should be holds true. Propositions like the Green New Deal might be a step in the right direction, but some of the goals mentioned are unrealistic and call for dramatic changes that could potentially leave society in a worse position. On the other hand, deeming climate change false and overlooking its effects despite all the evidence is simply being ignorant. With per capita usage of resources on the rise as developing countries grow economically, it is crucial that the world takes sustainability into consideration along every major decision. For the average person to maintain or improve their lifestyles in the future, having a realistic perception of the situation is necessary.
- Kevin Gomes
A small reason why America hasn't really discuss about the climate topic is because they're always talking about the latest trend that is existing. Yes, a person will see a video of a polar bear living on trash or has barely any ice to walk, but right away they will start forget. A human is worried for oneself than for an animal which could be the reason why there hasn't been much of a progress. For the whole civilization to change to fix some climate as in reducing pollution is unrealistic. Although there are few people that are helping its not helping enough.
ReplyDeleteClimate change is caused by us humans releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere. Why are we’re concerned about our safety when our real concern should stopping this.
ReplyDeleteClimate change is a very important topic and will continue to haunt my life until I die. It's a problem that definitely can't be fixed in a year or two but will probably require decades of research and technology. It makes it harder for the rest of us if a world leader listen to any facts and will shut down legislation towards fixing our climate. Eventually, when our ozone layer is gone and we have an artificial one or something like that is when people realize that this is reality.
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