Rogelio Carreon

11/30/2014

Rogelio Carreon
University of Texas at El Paso

Online Opinion Piece

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11/30/2014

The Arctic is one of the most unique and sensitive ecosystems in the world and has had a
major change in climate than any other region in the world. Sea ice in the Arctic has declined
drastically in the last couple of years. When large landmasses of ice melt away it creates multiple
affects that effects wildlife, ocean levels, and a bigger affect on climate around the world. The
source of warmer temperatures comes from the release of green house gases released into the
atmosphere. As temperatures warm, greenhouse gases are increasingly released into the
atmosphere and cause further warming which has a major affect on the Arctic region. Although
this topic has raised public awareness
is has failed to construct a stable
solution to the problem.

Temperatures continue to rise

in the Arctic because of the releases of
greenhouses gases. As simple as the
solution sounds Stop the release of
green houses gases and save the Arctic
from warm temps. This could not be
accomplished without the acts of policy. I believe the US should make changes that mandate
how much amounts of carbon dioxide should be released into the atmosphere. Stephen P.A
brown states (2013) The conservation of fossil fuels figures prominently in any strategy to
reduce the threat of global warming. Because there is considerable uncertainty about the benefits
of reducing CO2 emissions. Although there has been some efforts to contribute to this cause, its

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still not enough. In 2013, the U.S produced a totaled of 9,526 million metric tons of fossil fuels
with the help of reducing carbon and fossil emissions. With the world being broad and
overpopulated it is difficult to percent a stable solution. In any situation the first step of change is
to demand for it.

We the people should be the ones to have a voice, because if a stable solution is not
found we are the once that are going to be facing the problem. The people should demand a
protocol that reduces greenhouse gas and carbon emissions. One should get in contact with
commissioners and political bodies and ask, What are you doing to Prevent global warming?
With the melting of the Arctic comes major global issues that can affect each individual. That is
why each of us should make the smallest changes in our everyday lives, such as recycle, drive
fuel and use energy efficient appliances. All of this will lead to cleaner land, water and air, and
will put a stable holt to the rising climates in the Arctic. According to an article called How can
the US substantially reduce carbon emissions (2012) Reducing current U.S. CO2 emissions by
62% will increase average Households expenses by at least 5%/yr. This will substantially
reduce Middleclass Household discretionary income for purchasing other goods and services
beyond basic family necessities. Not only would reducing carbon emission into the air help the
globe but also saves money from few emissions being produced.

The Arctic region has faced major climate changes in the recent years such as rising
temperatures. With the melting of the Artic come major drastic affect such as climate changes

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around the world, rise in sea levels, and a stop to ocean currents, which could lead us to a second
ice age if nothing is not done. Scientist call it a domino affect catastrophe. We as individuals
should speak our voices and demand political change by reaching out to our political figures
while doing all we can at to prevent further global warming at home. The Earth is our home and
we should do what ever we can to save it.

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