ENGL 1012. HOW THE FOOD WE EAT ARE KILLING OUR PLANETS

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HOW THE FOOD WE EAT ARE KILLING OUR PLANETS
The climate is changing over the years has a result of modification of the atmosphere. The adjustment of the atmosphere is a result of various issues, which may be biological, geographical, or chemical. Mostly it is organic, and we as humans are the once causing this by the activities we are engaged in. I support Ellen’s statement that the food we eat is affecting our environment. We need to taking charge and changing our ways or in a few years; we will ultimately damage our home.
The 21st century has had significant innovations and discoveries, thus making a substantial change in daily life. However, the changes have tagged along with tremendous impacts on planet earth, the major one being climate change. All over the world, climate change has become a prevalent topic in scientific discussions, since solutions to this issue are vital for the future. The greatest climatic threat of the 21st century is global warming. Though climate change is seemingly a complex global issue, the reports by NASA show that the average Earth temperature had increased by approximately one degree Fahrenheit by the 20th century. The paper seeks to analyze some climate change solutions that can help protect the environment, making the world a conducive place. Among the changes discussed in the article are the adoption of wind power, bioremediation, and green buildings.
The primary cause of climate change is the emission of greenhouse gases. Therefore, to combat climate change, it is essential to reduce carbon emissions. With industrial growth, the emission of carbon gases has increased. To combat this, the adoption of wind power is crucial. The EPA has mentioned wind power as a fast-growing energy resource since its discovery in 1990. Wind turbines use wind for electricity generation, and since it is a renewable source of energy, it has no significant environmental impacts (EPA). Besides, wind turbines need no water to operate; therefore, the emission of carbon gas is very minimal.
We have cut down many trees over the years leading to the decrease in the absorption of carbon dioxide and the production of oxygen, which is quickly becoming a significant issue because our number as humans is increasing every day. Soon the earth will be unable to support us because we keep cutting down what produces the air we breathe. Deforestation also leads to the loss of animal species, which will eventually lead to a change in ecosystems. From the research, most of the earth e animals and plants live in the forests, and they are struggling to survive the deforestation that destroys the place they call home. Another significant effect of cutting down trees leads to the loss of many plant species, which may help cure diseases. From the book of Leslie’s Taylor (p. 25), “The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs, 70 percent of the medications that fight cancer originates in the rainforest.” it means that by cutting down trees we are not only killing animals and plants species we are also destroying our source of medicines.
Fishing, especially deep fishing, is a significant problem for the environment. The sea is home to a lot of many species. Many modern companies are choosing modern fishing methods like the heavy ‘bottom trawling.' This method requires you to drag the net at the bottom of the sea beds that may take centuries to repair. The United Nations states that 70 percent of t...