Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere are quickly rising, causing damage to every living thing on earth. Global warming is happening because the greenhouse gases are warming the planet by reducing how quickly the planet can re-radiate heat energy (“Global Warming.” Global Issues). Due to the heat being trapped, polar ice caps are beginning to melt making sea levels rise (“Global Warming.” Global Issues). This is now putting polar bears lives at risk because they are unable to take a break while swimming causing them to drown. Another problem polar bears are dealing with is not having the advantage of being able to hunt seals on …show more content…
Cutbacks that would make a significant difference would be palm oil, soybean and, white timber (“Global Warming Solutions: Stop Deforestation”). Products such as baked good and ice cream to shampoos and household items use palm oil as well as thousands more, being used in such a variety of products it is one of the largest beneficiaries to the deforestation global warming (“Global Warming Solutions: Stop Deforestation”). When buying products avoiding ones with these in them it will begin to make a large difference since there will no longer be such a high