Enviormental issues is the topic I have decided to investigate.

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You, Me, and the Enviorment

Today, there are many things that are harming the planet that we, the habitants of this beautiful Earth, don't pay attention to. Global warming has gotten our attention lately. Global warming is when the earth heats up. It heats up when greenhouse gasses (carbon dioxide, water vapor, nitrous oxide, and methane) trap heat here on the earth's surface, causing it to heat up. You may not have known this, but many people, animals, and plants die because they can't handle or live with the change. Global warming causes the seas to rise. When this happens, the water covers the islands. This causes problems for the animals and people living on the island.

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You may ask yourself, well how does this connect the whole world? Well it's simple. "Global" involves the whole world. Even though we all live in different countries, we still live on the same planet. And everything we do effects it. The reason we need international cooperation for this issue, is because if one country is very enviormental and they recyle and try their best to keep their land clean, but another country is just letting trash get thrown around and they waste water, they are bascially working against each other. That won't get us anywhere, We need everyone on one team, one side, to get this planet back to health. If we don't, were looking at the end of the world.

There are many little things we the people of Earth can do to help keep Earth clean. Things like recycling. Just put your plastic containders, news papers, papers that are no longer useful, and cardboard boxes (cereal boxes). Also, for all of the bottled water lovers, when you finish a bottle, instead of throwng it away and getting another bottle, refill the one you already have and just put in the fridge and drink it when its cold again! Stop killing trees! But, if you insist on getting another bottle, at least recycle the other bottle. Another thing you can do is NOT WASTE WATER. A few things you can do are, turn the water off while brushing your teethe instead of letting the faucet run. When scrubbing your dishes turn the water off. When in the shower, decrease the time. And for all the people out there who take two showers a day, stop! Unless you smell like a hobo or something, there's absolutely no need for two stinking showers a day! It's that simple! Also to save energy, walk or ride your bike instead of driving everywhere. There are people who are so lazy, when going just down the street, they have to drive. Just walk, excercise is a good thing people! Another thing that can be done is for people to unplug the cell phone charger after your phone is charged. Don't let your phone just sit on the charger all day. All of these things are what a lot people aren't doing. If we just put effort into doing all of these things its astonishing how much of a difference it would make.

Here is a list of fifty things you can do to help stop global warming

There are many groups and organizations trying to help fight global warming. There is one that i want to focus on. It's a virtual march to stop global warming. This organization is demanding that our leaders reduce carbon dioxide emissions now. They are and online organization using the internet to spread awareness of this international issue. So far, 1,371,371 people are members of this organization, which says a lot. I am a member of this movement as of yesterday. It is free, they just need your name, email, city, and state. It is safe. Your information is protected. These people need our help and cooperation and just by joining this march, you are helping so much. If our leaders see how many people have chosen to stand against this issue, they might give in and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

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Last, I would like to discuss the number 1 country who is the biggest greenhouse gas contributor. Even though the U.S makes up 5% of the worlds population, it gives 25% of emissions into the atmosphere. This tells us that our government needs to do more to fight global warming. The US hasn't signed any bills to cut global warming, this tells us that our government isn't taking on full responsibility for our contributions to this crisis.

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While I was doing research on this issue, I that other countries are taking this as seriously as organizations here in America do. In Australia there is a yearly walk-a-thon called, Walk Against Warming. This is a yearly event. It happens every year on December 12 in Copenhagen. As another way to support the casue, every person participating wears sky blue laces on their shoes. Even though this walk in all the way in Copenhagen, it feels good to know that were not alone in this battle and that other countries are taking this as seriously as we are.