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ENGLCOM C36A
Carlos Benedict F. Echevarria

Sir Allan Rey S. Villaverde

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

November 25, 2015

Global Action Towards Global Warming
Over the past century, global temperatures have already risen by at least 0.74° C; the rate of
warming is increasing at an alarming rate (Urry, 2011, p. 5). This statistic is an evident indication of
global warming. Global warming is defined as the “recent and ongoing rise in global average
temperature near Earth’s surface (United States Environmental Protection Agency [EPA], n.d.). The rapid
rising of the earth’s temperature brings about undesirable and catastrophic consequences. As the earth
warms, polar ice caps melt which would result to the rising of sea levels. Hence, areas around coastal
places would be in danger of being relocated. Global warming also results to more severe weather
patterns and phenomena, such as typhoons, floods, and droughts (Michaels & Balling, 2010, p.155).
There is then a continuous increase in the frequency of crises that humans face. However, in today’s
modern society, man can still bring about immediate and effective action. Global warming is a significant
problem that can be addressed through the following: using alternative sources of energy, enforcing
environmental treaties, and mitigating disaster impact. These three are few of many solutions that can
be undertaken; however, if serious action were to be given in implementing these, the detrimental
effects of global warming can be mitigated or even reversed.
First, humans should research and invest on alternative sources of energy. Humans are
extremely reliant on non-renewable energy sources, such as fossil fuels. By burning fossil fuels, large
amounts of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, are released to the atmosphere. These gases
absorb and trap heat in the earth’s atmosphere; hence, directly contributing to global warming (EPA,
n.d.). Therefore, by phasing out fossil fuels and phasing in renewables, greenhouse gas emissions can be
reduced.
In different parts of the world, many different forms of alternative energy are being developed

and invested upon. Three prominent sources of alternative energy are the solar energy, tidal energy,
and geothermal energy. Countries which experience long days of summer and sun can consider solar
power. In California and Spain, solar power is in large scale operation by means of Concentrated Solar
Power Stations (Tickell, 2008, p. 243). These stations allow heat to be stored during the day to be


generated into electricity when needed. Around 50% of solar energy to date can be attributed to the
Concentrated Solar Power Stations. For countries that are near large bodies of flowing water, these can
consider harnessing tidal power. In the United Kingdom, tidal power addresses about 5% of the
electricity demand through its large power station, named Severn Estuary (Tickell, 2008, p. 244). With
the innovative combination of wind, wave, and tidal streams, a substantial amount of energy is
produced. Globally, there is a possibility of utilizing geothermal energy, or heat sources under the
earth’s surface. In 2005, “the world’s geothermal generation capacity amounted to 9 gigawatts of
electrical power and 27 gigawatts of thermal power” (Tickell, 2008, p. 245). Different countries have
different natural surroundings that can aid in lessening the use of fossil fuels. Therefore, further
research and investment must be made for countries who have not yet developed any large scale
actions. Further developing the feasibility of alternative and renewable energy would be one of the longterm solutions. However, simply being able to have greener technology will not be enough to tackle
global warming; this leads to the next solution.
Second, there should be stricter enforcement and observance of environmental treaties. One
prominent treaty is The Kyoto Protocol of 2007. It was targeted to first world countries as these
contributed a significant amount of human emissions. The treaty aimed to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by 5% and reduce global warming by 0.07° C by 2050 (Michaels & Balling, 2010, p. 154). All
countries in the world were expected to comply with the carbon cutting standards of the treaty.
However, it evidently failed because “global compliance with Kyoto never happened” (Michaels &
Balling, 2010, p. 223). This was mainly because developing countries were not required to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions; hence, it was a disadvantage on the part of the first world countries.
After the theory had been forced to be cancelled, there had been yearly conducted United
Nations Climate Change Conferences. With new goals and commitments, there would be new feasible
forms of reinforcement and monitoring for more countries. “It is still possible to avoid the worst impacts
of climate change; but it requires strong and urgent collective action” (Tickell, 2008, p. 7). If countries do

not meet their new commitments in cutting down emissions, heavier penalties, such as compensation
for the excess in the future, can be imposed. This form of action gave a higher sense of urgency in
tackling global warming; hence, more concrete attempts to reduce emissions. Despite this, efforts to
slow and reverse climate change will take at least three to four generations to take effect; earth’s
temperature will continue to climb (Bullock, Haddow G., & Haddow K., 2009, p. 3). The situation and
state of global warming is considered in the next solution.


Lastly, disaster impact should be mitigated. Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, droughts, and
floods could result to colossal damage and destruction to a community. However, Bullock, et al., (2009)
asserted, “It is possible to protect our communities, our economy, and environment from thoroughly
predictable natural disasters through community-based adaptation efforts” (p. 11). Therefore, alongside
actions which would address the causes of global warming, there would also be actions which would
address its consequences.
To successfully mitigate disasters, a country may have a nationwide or regional planning process
of formulating programs and projects. As this requires the participation of the entire population,
governments should be able to give detailed knowledge and direction to its citizens in order for the plan
to succeed. In the United States, one successful case in mitigating disasters is the Living River Flood
Management project in the Napa River Valley. The place was once easily destroyed by major floods;
lives, property, and peace of mind were taken away (Bullock, et al., 2009, p. 126). However, with the
collaboration of the government and its citizens, an estuary restoration project was executed. Structures
and objects which blocked flood flows were removed. This then led to a new era where the city could
survive major natural disasters (Bullock, et al., 2009, p. 134). Unsurprisingly, a collaboration of all the
stakeholders in global warming will result to more effective responses towards its causes.
Evidently, global warming is a very dominant issue in today’s society. With this, large-scale
solutions, such as alternative energy, worldwide treaties, and mitigation efforts, are being implemented
to prevent further catastrophe. However, despite the action in some specific areas, Booker (2009)
stated, “As the first decade of the twenty-first century nears its end, there is ever more evidence to
suggest that, thanks to global warming, the world may be heading towards an unprecedented
catastrophe.” Therefore, all communities from all over the world should act against global warming. It

must be imparted to everyone that as the earth’s temperature continues to rise, the more difficult it
would be to reverse its detrimental effects.
Nonetheless, individual human beings can address global warming by lessening their carbon
footprint or impact in their own simple ways. Conserving energy, choosing environment friendly
appliances, and supporting environmental causes are some of the many actions a person can do to
lessen the overall greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. Hence, each person has the ability to
combat global warming. Each person must be responsible. After all, “All of us are vulnerable to climate
change, though to varying degrees, directly and through our connections to each other” (Leary, Conde,


Kulkarni, Nyong, & Pulhin, 2008, p. 4). Hence, global action towards global warming is called for in order
to create a positive global change.
References:
Booker C. (2009). The real global warming disaster. London, UK: Continuum
Bullock, J.A. (2009). Global warming, natural hazards, and emergency management. Boka Raton, FL: CRC
Press
Leary N., Conde C., Kulkarni J., Nyong A., & Pulhin, J. (2008). Climate change and vulnerability. London,
UK: Earthscan
Michaels, P. J., & Balling, C. R. (2010). Climate of extremes. Washington, DC: Cato Institute
Tickell, O. (2008). Kyoto2: How to manage the global greenhouse. New York, NY: Zed Books
United States Environmental Protection Agency. (n.d.). Climate change: Basic information. Retrieved
November 10, 2015 from />Urry, J. (2011). Climate change and society. Cambridge, UK: Polity Press

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