The Effects of Climate Change on Animals and People Climate change has been a problem for many years. In recent years, our planet has been noticing the changes and outcomes of climate change. Plants in the Amazon and subarctic forests are trying to grow more towards the polar caps in search for cooler areas. Fish are moving up stream and changing breeding patterns due to the water warming up. Even animals are changing their migration patterns looking for cooler, more habitable areas to live. People don’t know who to blame for global warming or climate change, but scientist are on the search for the cause. Studies show if people don’t do anything to stop climate change, about ¼ of the migrating animal population will become extinct by 2050. ( Nature Conservancy 1). Climate change has been going on for a long time now and people re just now noticing the negative effects of it. There’s only so much the human race can do now to help stop climate change. “Many scientists believe greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide emissions from human activities are to blame for global warming” (Ker Than 1). People also can’t forget about taking a huge toll on destroying animal habitats, now with the temperatures rising, climate change seems like it has just begun.
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People could save energy, recycle, use hydro power, solar panels, windmills and using public transportation or carpooling. Some coastal areas have reduced tourism on the ocean, lakes and rivers. Work facilities should reduce and try not to have any runoff into the water or even on the land. Pollution is helping kill the Earth slowly too. Invasive species also take a toll on the environment and the animal population. Animals on the land and in the water are both taking the hit from what humans do. The little Things that people do, could save an entire species. Even in the long run, people could be saving the human race
People could save energy, recycle, use hydro power, solar panels, windmills and using public transportation or carpooling. Some coastal areas have reduced tourism on the ocean, lakes and rivers. Work facilities should reduce and try not to have any runoff into the water or even on the land. Pollution is helping kill the Earth slowly too. Invasive species also take a toll on the environment and the animal population. Animals on the land and in the water are both taking the hit from what humans do. The little Things that people do, could save an entire species. Even in the long run, people could be saving the human race