Introduction
Climate change has become a global epidemic. It has been
observed that the effects of global warming are already becoming visible around
the world. The majority of these effects are being felt more and more and have
resulted in substantial environmental consequences. With every passing day, it
seems like the earth’s atmosphere will be severely affected by human activity.
The increase in temperatures and the rising sea levels have put unbearable pain
and suffering on many people’s faces. It is no longer possible to ignore the
fact that there is an increasing risk of another catastrophic event. That is
why the citizens of different countries have come up with various plans to
limit their carbon emissions and reduce the rate at which they contribute to
climate change. One such place that deserves the highest praise is the United
Nations (UN)’s Green New Deal. This program is based on several principles of
action, which include the following areas: energy poverty, biodiversity
conservation, protection of natural resources, and promotion of green economic
transformation. To add to the list of key goals of this initiative, Pakistan is
also part of the UN community and its mission is to promote sustainable
development and protect climate-sensitive sectors of society through adaptation
and resilience efforts.
Climate
Change Impact
The impact of climate change is felt around the world. Climate
change has a direct impact on the living conditions and culture of most regions
of the world. In addition to this, climate change can affect the health of
almost everyone on the planet. According to one study conducted by scientists
from Oxford University, in 2015 when the temperature increased by 3.5 degrees
Celsius over the average between 1950 and 2000, more than half or 57 percent of
all deaths were linked to extreme weather. Another estimate shows that during
the period in question, 486,000 people died due to heat-related issues, which
is 6 times the number of deaths linked to air pollution. As for the cultural
and physical impacts, according to some studies, about 30% of the land in
Pakistan is under threat from climatic change. This might not seem like a lot
to some nations but considering the importance of Pakistan's agriculture, the
country could be losing more valuable agricultural land and its products.
Furthermore, the region is losing about 11 million hectares of forest area each
year and is expected to lose even more by 2050. Pakistan is among the top few
countries having lost large tracts of land since 1991 and this has led to
serious implications for food production and agriculture. Thus, what is left of
this huge, prime agricultural land is nothing but dust and dirt. However,
experts and researchers see no reason for panic. They are confident that the
country can recover from these detrimental damages if the right measures are
taken to prevent climate change.
Effects
The effect of climate change can vary depending on how much we
can control it. Some experts believe that for the rest of humanity, any
temperature rise will be unfavorable for all societies. Even if we do not
manage to eliminate the effects of climate change, the whole of humankind will
not face such severe consequences. If we manage to do this, the planet will
still be habitable for future generations and any negative effects will be
mitigated to a higher degree but will still be there. Scientists have estimated
that the damage to the environment resulting from CO2 emissions can reach $100
trillion by 2030.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we need to realize the gravity of the situation
and take immediate, decisive steps that would lead us toward a safer and
healthier life. We need to stop the further deterioration of our environment so
that we can live in a more peaceful world. This will be the sole responsibility
of everyone and the whole of humankind who is responsible for this mess. So,
stay calm and don’t get stressed out. There are no easy solutions; however, we
can try to make things better. At the end of the day, we have the authority to
save the planet and its inhabitants, but only if we decide to act now.