Global warming is a huge issue where I live (well, the same is true for almost everywhere, actually), but people never seem to actually do anything about it. Oh sure, everywhere you look there's something new being toted as "Green!" or "Natural!" or "Eco-friendly!", but it doesn't mean anything. Sure, it's a little better than the "old, destructive" way of doing things, but it's not enough.
All over the US, grocery store customers are being encouraged to bring their own reusable bags to the store with them instead of getting new plastic/paper bags at the store on each visit and then throwing them away. This is definitely a good thing, but it's not really going to make a significant impact on our effect on the environment. Everyone and their grandmother owns a lovely new hybrid car, but that's still a lot of petroleum being burned.
There is some debate over whether or not global warming is actually occurring, but I consider this irrelevant. For one thing, I'm definitely convinced that global warming is occurring. But even if we can't be sure, isn't it better to be safe that sorry (or dead)? The consequences that we will face if global warming is real and we don't act now outweigh (by far) the inconvenience that changing the way we treat our planet will cause.
This sounds cowardly of me, but I personally try my hardest not to think about global warming. Drastic action needs to be taken now, but I know that it's never going to happen. I'm almost positive that our species is going to destroy this planet, or at least itself, pretty soon here.
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Hi,my name is hye lim Park. I'm from Guk je international highschool which is located in Korea. I agree to your opinion about global warming. As global warming is making many problems now, people need to think about solutions.
Hi, I'm Nuri Lee. I'm busan international high school(BIHS) in Korea. I agree to your opinion that people have to find definite solutions. But also I belive our small efforts can make big effects:-)
Hi, This is Hyeonae Jang. I'm a BIHS(Busan international high school) student like those two girls. I also subscribe to your opinion. Global warming is becoming a serious problem. We must find and practice many solutions.
Hi, Elizabeth.My name is Baekyang eun and I'm a BIHS student, too.
I think your opinion is good, however, I have a little different point of view. In my opnion, global warming is natural phenomenon because our earth has gone through a lot of the ice age and interglacial periods. In other words, it is true that people pollute mother nature, it is also able to be a natural phenomenon.
Hello, I'm jeong yoon Lim from Busan International High School(BIHS). My opinion is as same as you. We would have to find more definite solution not like useing less plastic/ paper bags. Well..in fact even using less plastic/ paper bags isn't translated in action though
Hi, I'm Hyewon Son from Busan International High School!
It is in Korea:-)
I agree with your opinion and I also think that people should try harder to protect our environment.
Bye~
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