The Effect of Climate Change by Alyssah Alvarez

 Climate change has been a constant problem, and it is even worse now. Climate change is very harmful to us and the planet. Some of our daily actions cause climate change to happen. The burning of fossil fuels such as oil and gas is a big reason why climate change is happening. A few other causes are deforestation, pollution, and landfills. Climate change is affecting the way we live. 

Climate change is when there are large changes in temperature and weather. Temperatures around the world have been rising, and there have been irregular changes in weather. This is bad for us and the animals on the planet. This also causes the sea levels to rise. Due to the increase in temperature, sea levels rise, and more carbon dioxide is absorbed by the ocean from the atmosphere. This can harm sea animals and coral reefs. Certain animal species will soon be extinct because of climate change. 

Climate change also affects us, not just the planet. Our health will get worse because of air pollution, extreme weather changes, and temperature changes. The air quality on Earth gets worse because of air pollution. This can make breathing harder, especially for people with lung diseases. Wildfires occur because of climate change, too. This means more smoke will be produced, which will also lead to respiratory problems. Major changes in temperatures will also negatively affect us because they will lead to heat waves and hotter days. Extreme heat can also make it harder for people to breathe, cause heat stroke, dehydration, and diseases. Extreme changes in weather will also harm us because more heat waves, floods, hurricanes, and snowstorms will occur. This will cause more injuries and damage to happen, which will make it less safe for us to live.

Climate change is getting worse every day, but there are ways we can solve this. One way is to save as much energy as you can. One of the reasons why climate change is happening is due to the excessive burning of coal, oil, and gas. Electricity is mainly produced by these things, so if we use less energy, climate change can be improved. We can also switch sources of energy to renewable sources, like wind or solar. Also, using more eco-friendly transportation can help reduce climate change. For example, using electric cars, biking, and walking are a few ways to transport effectively. Another way is to reduce the amount of waste. Producing food uses lots of energy, so throwing away excessive amounts is very harmful. 

Overall, climate change is a serious issue that is getting worse. Climate change doesn’t just affect the planet, it also affects us negatively. It will change the way we live. But there are ways we can reduce climate change. Our choices affect climate change, and we must make the right decisions to improve our planet.

Works Cited

“Climate Impacts on Human Health | Climate Change Impacts | US EPA.” Chicago.gov, 2016, climatechange.chicago.gov/climate-impacts/climate-impacts-human-health#:~:text=The%20impacts%20of%20climate%20change,and%20the%20weather%20we%20experience. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.