Climate change is a long-term significant change in the expected patterns of what we consider average weather in any one specific region. This is a significant occurrence over a period of time. Climate change can be seen in abnormal variations in temperature, weather, etc. We have seen this first hand in the severity of hurricanes, tsunamis’ and earthquakes around the globe.

Our planet’s temperature is increasing and with this rise in temperature our planet is changing. The arctic is melting and species are being threatened with extinction. Scientists are predicting flooding that will submerge well-known cities across the globe.

With this knowledge it is not surprising to hear our new president speaking of furthering our efforts to make environmental change a reality. Not because it is a popular life style choice but because it is a necessity to sustain and preserve life for man and beast alike. For, it is in fact the fault of mankind that our planet and its inhabitants are suffering.

Since the rise of the industrial revolution in the 18th-19th century green house gases have risen to levels that we now see the effects of. It is disgusting to think that we are killing the place we call home with aerosols, pollutants, and man made chemicals and such.

We have to make a change in the way we heat and light our homes. We have to find clean fuel sources for our transportation. We have to reuse, reduce and recycle all the time and not just when we are feeling guilty about not doing it. The future of this beautiful planet is in our hands.