The greenhouse gases which are ever-present in the earth’s atmosphere help to keep a constant and livable temperature for all manner of life on the planet. Over the years, we have pumped far too many of these gases into the atmosphere in the form of fossil fuels and carbon, causing the planet’s temperature to rise.

Global warming is a legitimate threat which is guaranteed to affect many regions and ecosystems in our own lifetime. The consequences of letting this phenomenon continue to persist and incalculable. The ice caps are melting already, causing the water levels to rise due to thermal expansion. The amount of carbon in our atmosphere is destroying coral reefs, devastating biodiversity. These are just a few of the adverse affects we’re witnessing today.

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