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?

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Climate
change
has started threatening our existence on
this
planet. The rises in temperatures have already caused extinction to many species.
Although
certain people think that we need to get habitual to
climate
change
, I believe that we should tackle
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this
issue to lessen our impact on earth’s
climate
. There are various steps that government and a person can take to prevent or at least mitigate
climate
change
. Since the days of
industrialization
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we have been consuming natural resources without looking at
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consequences. While burning fossil fuels harmful gases which trap heat in our atmosphere are released.
Government
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could pass
law
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a law
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on industrial pollution which is making
major
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a major
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contribution to
greenhouse
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effect.
Similarly
,
corporate
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the corporate
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business should adopt sustainable working practices.
For instance
, switching to environmentally friendly ways of manufacturing using renewable energy
such
as
solar
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panel. Over
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few
decades
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the number of vehicles on road has been increased. As
individuals
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we should use public transport more.
In addition
to
this
Government could impose green taxes on private vehicles and airlines. If
instead
of taking the above measures we simply try to live with
climate
change
, I believe that the consequences will be disastrous. Due to Global
warming
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the polar ice is melting causing
sea
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level to increase. If
sea
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level continues to rise it will soon
arrives
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at the point where coastal cities will get submerged into the water. Millions of people would get displaced due to flooding. They would
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their home and jobs. 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. To conclude, there are several ways to prevent
climate
change
and
hence
the argument that should find a way to live does not hold water. It merely shows our unwillingness to reduce our carbon footprint.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • climate change
  • prevent
  • adaptation
  • mitigation
  • cope with
  • effects
  • shift
  • mindset
  • lifestyle
  • balance
  • invest
  • research
  • technology
  • crucial
  • education
  • awareness
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