If you think that climate change is Science fiction, open your eyes. Take a look around you. Climate change is real. It affects you, me and everybody on this planet. Earth is undergoing a significant change. Temperatures and sea levels are rising. You may blame it on the planet’s natural evolution or the sun’s scorching intensity. Still, humans play a major role in climate change. Can you handle this truth?

Climate Change: More than Statistics Can Really Count

With the dawn of the industrial age came a demand for energy to fuel the needs of innovation. For more than 200 years, humans have been burning fossil fuels, cutting down trees in huge numbers, and developing cityscape and farmlands. These actions have consequences. As a result of these actions, greenhouse gases were released into the air. A study made by the EPA ( US Environmental Protection Agency ) shows that there is a link between greenhouse gases and temperature. It has risen to an average rate of 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit in the last century and last decade was the warmest to hit the record. Should you be concerned?

Climate Change: A Clear and Present Danger

In the US alone, human activities have accounted for more than 85 percent of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. The government may have programs to reduce CO2 emissions, but this is not enough. Your awareness is the key to a paradigm shift. Climate change is real and it affects not only us, but every living thing on this planet. It’s only a matter of time before we get the full blow of our actions throughout these years. Just take a look at your local weather news to see violent storms and hurricanes never before experienced over the last decade. Nothing is coincidence.

Climate Change: What Does It Really Mean?

As Newton’s third law of physics clearly states, ‘ For every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction, ‘ thus our bad choices will lead to serious consequences. The effects of rising temperatures and pollution are already felt by millions all over the world. In fact, your very own health is strongly affected by these chain of events. Each year, we see a rise in environment-related disease. With climate change, food and water supply may also run short. There will be a great fight for survival as we fight these elements. Our planet’s rich ecosystem and biodiversity will suffer. Do you want to live in a world like this?

Sustainable Living: Your Choice Matters!

Green living is not just another buzz word or a fad, but it is how we must live our lives today. Whether you are at home, on the road, at work, or at school – you need to be conscious of your choices. Stop wasting and live green on the cheap. Start being proactive by being a smart consumer in choosing green products that bring more value for your money. Recycle, reuse, or revamp old belongings. Stop wasting paper and go for a paperless solution that works even better. Whatever your green living choice is, know that we are all connected, and that smallest actions can affect us all. One Earth… One Life… One Choice!

Watch out for our upcoming post that talks about 30 tips on living green without breaking your budget.

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