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The relationship between voracious modernization and global warming has been open to much interpretation and acrimonious debate. Misassumption by individuals about global warming had made them to become ignorant on the issue that is affecting our mother nature. The atmosphere, considerably regarded as the most vulnerable place in the earth’s ecological system as the composition of it can be changed, the thin layer of atmosphere has been thicken by global warming pollution, mainly from the effects of modernization had resulted more heat trapped in the atmosphere. Albert Gore, former US senator explained the effects of global warming in terms of climate change in the documentary ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ (2007, DVD, Paramount Pictures). He explained two ‘canaries in the coal mine’ as the alarm bell of the signings of global warming.

Statistics showed that the ten hottest years ever measured, all had occurred for the last fourteen years (Gore, 2007). Temperature increase is taken place all over the world in which leads to overwhelming effects such as the massive heat wave which killed thirty-five thousands of people in Europe. The ocean is not escaped from the increase in temperature as well; consequentially produces stronger storms as can be seen in the last couple of years like the Ivan, Jeannie, Frances and most devastating, the Katrina. According to Al Gore (2007), before the Katrina hits New Orleans, it ‘went over warmer waters’ and builds up the ‘wind velocity’ as well as the ’moisture content’. He added, the effect is ‘horrendous’ and indescribable.

Other than that, severe floods are also occurring due to the precipitation at one time that causes heavy downpour (Gore, 2007). Paradoxically, the vigorous precipitation may also bring to more, severe and longer draughts, such events that that can be seen in Darfur and Niger. Melting of permafrost had damaged the structure that was built and plants lived on top of it. Global warming also may leads to melting of ice shelves that could halted the ‘ocean conveyer’, which in turn causes sudden jump to the European climate. The ecological system has taken its toll from the changes in the season as the cause of global warming. The ‘ecological midgets’ are also taken in place, for example the pine beetle problem in the United States and rushing in of exotic species to the new ecology. Species are also facing extinction. The increase in more and more troublesome infectious diseases as result of with global warming, vectors reaching to higher altitudes (Gore, 2007).

The melting of land base ice in the Antarctica, particularly the West Antarctica and Greenland would raise up the sea level up to 20 feet. This means most of populated city situated at the bay of the ocean will possibly underwater (Gore, 2007). Sir Winston Churchill once said “The era of procrastination, of half-measures, of soothing and baffling expedience, of delays, is coming to its close. In its place we are entering a period of consequences.” (1936)

We as the people of this world has seen the signings and with scientifically proven should find a way so that the warning are ‘heard’ and ‘responded to’ (Gore, 2007). Thus, we should start by emitting lower carbon dioxide emissions and use less energy or using it more efficiently. (Chris Woodford, 2006). Energy efficiency can be improved at home by using electric and electronic appliances that uses efficient energy. Instead of driving a car, try to walk or ride a bicycle if we can, use the public transportation or else, buy a hybrid car if possible. Mother Nature needs your help to speak up for them, use the knowledge that you have to raise the community awareness on this sickening moral issue.

In conclusion, global issues must be tackled with the united stand by all the people in the world to make it happen. It takes time for issues like this to be solved, so we should be wise enough to spend the precious time we have before it is too late.