Global Warming: The Urgent Need for Collective Action

Among the myriad of issues that urgently demand solutions, global warming stands out as the most pressing and potentially devastating challenge facing humanity. The root cause of this issue lies squarely within the realm of human activity, and it is only by understanding its origins that we can begin to address it.

Global warming is primarily caused by the increase of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane. While humans have inhabited the earth for centuries, our earlier activities were not impactful enough to induce environmental abnormalities, as they were too limited. However, with the rapid development of technology and the exponential growth of the human population, the atmosphere gradually becomes unable to contain the greenhouse gases that we produce. As a result, these gases accumulate in the atmosphere, preventing heat from escaping and leading to a dangerous buildup of heat.

The consequences of global warming pose a grave threat to our living environment. In recent years, extreme weather events have become increasingly common throughout the world, destabilizing the atmosphere and making extreme droughts and floods more likely. For example, in 2021, China's northern regions experienced rare and powerful sandstorms, and Henan province has been hit by extreme and heavy rainstorms. Such disasters are not limited to China, as other countries have also experienced record-breaking low temperatures and other extreme weather events.

In order to mitigate the effects of global warming, we must take collective action as a society. This is not solely the responsibility of the government, but requires the participation of all individuals. Ignoring the problem and adopting an 'it's none of my business' attitude will only lead to self-harm in the long run. Therefore, we must work together to reduce carbon emissions and bring down global average temperatures. Only by taking decisive action now can we hope to preserve a habitable planet for future generations.