Blog Entry #7: Look for a piece of national or international news and write a comment on it.

 

        It is an urgent reality for everyone around the world. According to the news, experts believe that the effects of climate change directly impact the availability of drinking water, so there is a direct impact, which in turn leads to social and environmental consequences, making it necessary to act. First, it is important to highlight the direct impact caused by climate change, since this is reflected in prolonged droughts that reduce the amount of drinking water, on the other hand, there is the melting of glaciers that also affect water resources around the world. Second, there are the direct social and environmental consequences of climate change, because water scarcity can affect health, agriculture, industry, biodiversity and without leaving aside the loss of rivers and lakes. Finally, a call is made to act, experts recommend implementing strategies for conservation and sustainable management of water, as well as adapting to climate change that includes efficient use of water and education about its importance. In conclusion, the global water crisis cannot be ignored. There is currently a direct impact of climate change on the world's water resources, which in turn leads to social and environmental consequences, making it necessary to take action to preserve this vital resource for us and future generations.

Blog Entry #6: Read the article “Causes and Effects of Global Warming” and write a comment on it.

 

Global Warming: Causes, Effects and Solutions

 

          Global warming is a reality that we are experiencing today, this represent a danger to all of us who live on planet Earth, so solutions are needed to mitigate its effects and find ecological balance. Below, the three main causes are detailed with their effects and solutions suggested by the article. The first cause is fossil fuel sources and greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, this causes an increase in global temperatures so the use of these fuels must be reduced, and cleaner energy sources must be adopted. The second cause is deforestation and alteration of weather patterns, which implies a decrease in the earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), whose direct effect is that there are very high levels of CO2 in the atmosphere. For this reason, it is necessary to protect and restore forests. Finally, there is ecological disturbance, which translates into extreme weather events such as droughts, floods and storms, among others. Generating a loss of habitats that affects biodiversity, it is for this reason that adaptation to changes that allow mitigating the effects is suggested. In conclusion, to mitigate the effects of global warming, fossil fuel sources and greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced through cleaner energy, forests must be protected and restored, and sustainable measures must be adopted to protect our planet.