I write to you today as an American citizen who is concerned with the future of this nation and the world. I am not a Democrat, a tree-hugger, or a person belonging to any other group or stereotype you may expect me to belong to. I am a Republican and a steadfast Republican at that. I belong to the party of “shut up and drill.” With that being said, the action by both parties to save planet Earth is not nearly great enough. Millennials, my generation, are being handed issues that are hundreds of years in the making. Today, I write to you to express my concern about one specific issue, ocean acidification.
Ocean acidification is often swept under the rug when it comes to talking about pollution and climate issues. It is a difficult concept to grasp and care about as we do not see it every day, however, it is a danger to not only our way of life but human life in general. Ocean acidification refers to a reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended period of time, caused primarily by uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Humans have caused this, mankind is not only disturbing the ocean …show more content…
Yet, we are still polluting our atmosphere and oceans at an all time high rate. What we need is a net zero emission. This is possible. We need the United States government to implement a plan to have zero gasoline and diesel powered vehicles on the road. Pollution regulations need to be raised on businesses. Finally, the way our homes and businesses are powered needs to be switched over to eco-friendly methods such as hydro, wind, or solar power.
Understandably so, this will take time and a significant amount of money. Again, I state that I am a Republican and generally believe in low taxes, however, action must be taken and there is little to no time. The government must raise money to change our world as if we do not significantly modify our today, there will be no
Ocean acidification is often swept under the rug when it comes to talking about pollution and climate issues. It is a difficult concept to grasp and care about as we do not see it every day, however, it is a danger to not only our way of life but human life in general. Ocean acidification refers to a reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended period of time, caused primarily by uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Humans have caused this, mankind is not only disturbing the ocean …show more content…
Yet, we are still polluting our atmosphere and oceans at an all time high rate. What we need is a net zero emission. This is possible. We need the United States government to implement a plan to have zero gasoline and diesel powered vehicles on the road. Pollution regulations need to be raised on businesses. Finally, the way our homes and businesses are powered needs to be switched over to eco-friendly methods such as hydro, wind, or solar power.
Understandably so, this will take time and a significant amount of money. Again, I state that I am a Republican and generally believe in low taxes, however, action must be taken and there is little to no time. The government must raise money to change our world as if we do not significantly modify our today, there will be no