Climate change
It is a change in the climate, attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere, and which is added to the regular changes that naturally occur on the planet.
Effects of climate change
It is necessary that there be a balance in the emission of greenhouse gases to maintain their fair proportion.
However,
human activities have increased the production of these gases, causing
so-called global warming, the main cause of climate change.
Causes
1. Deforestation: the logging industry, agriculture, mining and livestock are the main economic activities dedicated to felling trees.
Consequences
1. Acidification and pollution of water thanks to the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air.
2. Devastating
meteorological phenomena such as hurricanes, cyclones, rains, extreme droughts
or floods.
4. Alteration of the water cycle.
6. Emergence of diseases such as dengue and malaria.
7. Depletion
of natural resources necessary for human life.
What will
you pay in the future?
Because of
climate change, glaciers and ice sheets will disappear, ice on rivers and lakes
will break up sooner, the geographic ranges of plants and animals will change,
and plants and trees will slowly flourish.
Habits for caring for the environment
Turn off
and unplug all electronic devices when you are not using them (some use up to
33% of energy when left unplugged); This way they will not continue to consume
energy and you will extend the life of the products.
Recycle or,
if possible, reuse papers, cardboard, boxes, glass containers, bags, etc., to
reduce the amount of waste generated in your home and/or work.
Avoid using
household appliances such as toothbrushes, can openers and electric knives. It
is true that they make our work easier, but they also increase energy
consumption in your home and increase the amount of electronic waste.