Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Climate

change

presents a major threat to life on Earth, but some people argue that we need to accept it rather than try to stop it. I completely disagree with

this

opinion, because I believe that we still have time to tackle

this

issue and reduce the human impacts on the Earth’s

climate

. There are various measures that governments and individuals could take to prevent, or at least mitigate,

climate

change

.

Firstly

, governments should introduce laws to limit the carbon dioxide emissions that lead to global warming. They could impose “ green taxes” on drivers, airline companies and other polluters, and they could invest in renewable energy production from solar, wind or water power.

Secondly

, as individuals, we should

also

try to limit our contribution to

climate

change

, by becoming more energy clients, by flying less, and by using bicycles and public transportations.

Furthermore

, the public can affect the actions of governments by voting for politicians who propose to tackle

climate

change

, rather than for those who would prefer to ignore it. If

instead

of taking the above measures we simply try to live with

climate

change

, I believe that the consequences will be disastrous. To give just one example, I am not optimistic that we would be able to cope with even a small rise in sea levels. Millions of people would be displaced by flooding, particularly in countries that do not have the means to safeguard low-lying areas. These people would lose their homes and their jobs, and they would be forced to migrate to nearby cities or perhaps in other countries. The potential for human suffering would be huge and it is likely that we would see outbreaks of disease and famine, as well as increased homelessness and poverty. In conclusion, it is clear to me that we must address the problem of

climate

change

, and I disagree with those who argue that we can find ways to live with it.