In the silent whispers of the wind and the dances of the leaves, unfolds a delicate but weighty tale—one that is known to people from different walks of this life as ‘global warming’. Our planet, once a colourful and vibrant orb, is wrestling and suffocating from the effects of global warming. The earth is currently under the needless care of human being, desperately urging to decrypt its anguish.
We find ourselves standing at the crossroad, where a group argue that the 'Earth has witnessed different climate changes for a long time, and it is part of the normal cycles. Stating, that it is able to self-regulate at its own time.' Certain group of people believe that nature is able to fight and be resilient, downplaying the impact human beings have caused towards climate change. This is an assumption that the earth will 'heal itself.' This school of thought suggests immediate action is required for towards reducing global warming.
The counter perspective demonstrates how human activities, particularly from the emission of greenhouse gases, causes climate change. According to Justdigit, global warming has multiple environmental repercussions, revealing unpredictable weather patterns— constant heatwaves and heavy rainfall. This climatic instability causes the sea levels to rise and causes vulnerability in regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, where harvest are affected and animal fatalities become a witnessed daily ordeal. Subsequently, food shortages causes a domino effect of degradation. Overall, this highlights the urgent necessity for action against climate change. (What Is Climate Change and How Do We Tackle It?, 2023)
The consequences of inaction makes it crystal clear; we are a threat to humanity! The solution to this is re-greening, a solution that shows is approach reduces CO2 emissions by a whooping 37%, consequently mitigating the ominous specter of global warming. The relationship between plants and the environment plays a crucial and vital role in this transformative process. Tree planting is a solution that eradicates carbon sinks. Trees are a refuge for the soil but also mitigate water evaporation, forming a water reservoir for plants, animals, and human inhabitants. (What Is Climate Change and How Do We Tackle It?, 2023)
In the pursuit of environmental and sustainable living industries, including construction and real estate, are adopting transformative practices. The team at Zima Homes exemplifies this through tangible achievements, such as securing the Edge Certification for Zima Homes Affordable Housing. An approach that centers on building green and sustainable houses, a strategy that yields significant environmental solutions. By reducing CO2 emissions by 30%, minimizing water wastage by 23%, and cutting down construction material usage by 50%, the team at Zima Homes contributes to the enhancement of green building standards. This, in turn, is a powerful tool in the fight against climate change and global warming. (Madete, 2022) The aim is to change the mode of lifestyle implement sustainable living at workplaces, homes, and schools. Each step we take is a conscious effort to safeguard the environment and foster positive impacts towards our communities and the world at large. Green building practices are not just a choice but a collective responsibility towards a greener, healthier future for all.
The heighted impact of climate change requires careful critical thinking, where the counter and for arguments interweave a narrative of urgency. As we deduce the way to solve this hot topic, it is prudent to note that we need to change our perception of climate change to shape the future. Embracing a transformative perspective shows that care for the planet for the generations to come. The time for action is now; we must change how we perceive global warming and act, now!
References
Madete, E. M. (2022, June 22). Zima Homes Limited - Affordable and Sustainable Green Building. Zima Homes: Home. https://www.zimahomes.co.ke/
What is climate change and how do we tackle it? (2023, June 16). Climate Change. https://justdiggit.org/climate-change/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApaarBhB7EiwAYiMwqoLn8Ha7b9a-ingS4vNHo7yMobLXUq7PybcLzVul4uAyV1ZFps72UBoCxI8QAvD_BwE
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