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

represents a major

problem

on the Earth, but some argue that we need to accept it rather than try to resolve it. I completely disagree with

this

opinion, and I believe that we still have time to tackle the

problem

and reduce human’s impacts on the Earth’s

climate

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

climate

changes.

Firstly

, governments could introduce laws to reduce carbon dioxide emissions that lead to global warming. They could impose a “green tax” on car drivers, airline companies and other polluters, and could invest in clean energy production from solar, wind, and water power. As individuals, we should

also

limit our contribution to

climate

change

, by becoming more energy-efficient, by flying less, and by using bicycles and public transport.

Furthermore

, citizens can affect governments’ actions by voting to politicians who propose to tackle

climate

change

instead

of to those who ignore the

problem

. If

instead

of taking the above measures we simply try to live with

climate

change

, the consequences will be disastrous. To give just one example, I am not optimistic that we could cope with even a small rise in sea level. Millions of people would be displaced by flooding, particularly in countries that do not have the means to safeguard low-lying areas. These people lose their homes and jobs, and they would be forced to migrate to nearby cities or perhaps to 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 strongly disagree with those who argue that we should live with it.