Since the first signs of excitement during the 1880s regarding the hypothesis of a man-made global warming that could end in a disaster, it has been a topic that many have argued about till this day. And with the numerous research programs focusing on this fact, and with many environmentalists spending their days bringing the facts to the public, now we are all aware that a doomed future is upon us unless the correct measures aren't taken before it's too late.
When wise men or women ruled a nation it had always ended in good outcomes. Just as when Lady Thatcher first ran a campaign on the issue of global warming it became a worldwide controversy that influenced the other nations to change their policies to meet a solution to the foreseen crisis.
Apart from the many mistakes we have done that needs no re-run, or condemning, most nations and their governments have made global warming an issue with top priority, setting up their policies accordingly to tackle the problem.
The world’s technical giant, Japan has proven the dream of mass production of zero-emission electric cars or Hydrogen fuel cell cars is a possible reality as they adapt governmental policies to fund and increase the production, despite the fact that the economy is still in a crisis.
And as the sworn leader of the new American nation, President Obama pledged in his inaugural address that the United States will "roll back the specter of a warming planet" and "restore science to its rightful place."
This means, with the new environmental policies in hand the governments of various nations will have to change their normal course to new levels to eliminate the possible causes of Global Warming, such as fuel and power policy and industrialization.
"We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories. And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do."
-President Obama in his inaugural speech -
When the measures to reduce the causes take place, the situation will become controllable like the same crisis that rose up few years back, regarding the hole in the ozone layer.
When the people like, Mr. Al-gore continues to raise the public awareness on the gravity of the situation, the people will start to pressurize their governments to take immediate actions to help the situation. Apart from the government measures, the awareness programs can persuade people to take simple day today actions that can benefit the campaign to lessen the global warming.
Recycling the waste, saving the domestic energy consumption or planting another tree, are few simple steps that any individual can do, to contribute to the campaign to stop the global warming. And acknowledging the ignorant regarding the seriousness of the issue can be done in school level to major global campaigns such as "Live Earth!" concerts that were organized few years back.
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I agree strongly with you that we shall not condemn any of our mistakes but instead, we have to consider it as a precedent in our future course of actions.
ReplyDeleteThe age of hydrogen fuel cell or electric car replacing conventional hydrocarbon fuel car might not be a dream anymore, yet it would not happen in the near future as there are still many issues on the cost and technology associated with them. The energy required to generate electricity or harvest hydrogen from the air still originates from hydrocarbon fuels currently, and the production of such cars are very limited, such as the Honda's CFX Clarity. I do hope that automotive companies are actually eager to develop the technology and not just to hike their reputation by joining into the limelight of fighting global warming.
Many politicians pledged and promised to deliver during their run for presidency or power, the results are yet to be seen and let us hope to see the better.
The beginning of the essay was quite perfect as it mentioned the importance of understanding the global warming.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fact that hydrogen cell cars and electric cars are today's asset than yesterday's dream. But the development of these vehicles is so slow due to the cost factor. At the moment Singapore has only one CNG station and its located at Tuas. Due to the traveling distance and lack of availability involved people in Singapore are not much interested in buying these cars even though they are rich. According to the recent news Singapore government is planning to build few more CNG stations in Singapore.
I like that you have done some research about what countries have done to combat global warnimng. However, like Ethan, I agree that while it is good companies are producing new green tecnology, we still have a long way to go before it is widespread enough to seriously change emission levels.
ReplyDeleteI also suggest that you include more specific details in your writing. For instance, including some of Obama's proposals for a greener America would be more specific than the visionary lines from his speeches.