FEB Assessment Event 6: Academic Essay

Climate change is the most

important issue facing the world

today

Students Name: Dong Bao Ngoc

Student ID #: SISD0002

Teacher: Stephanie McLean

Due Date: 29 March 2017

Word Count: 294 words

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Climate change is an event that most people are aware of, but do not care about

much. I believe climate change is the most significant problem the world has because of

its devastating effects on all species.

The increase of natural disasters due to climate change affects many plants and

animals. Floods happen more frequently because of the rise in sea levels, which is also a

consequence of climate change. Besides that, the earth is getting hotter so water

evaporates more often, according to National Geographic. As a result of frequent

flooding, the soil is washed away so plants lose nutritional resources and die (Loftis,

2015). Tropical storms also destroy animals' habitats. These animals lose their shelter and

have higher risks of dying (Global Animal, 2013).

Many think that climate change is not something to worry about now, but rather in

a few decades, however this is simply not true because it is already affecting us now.

Diseases spread much more easily due to climate change. As it is warmer, mosquitos live

longer and carry diseases like malaria with them (Bretscher, 2017). There are many ways

to prevent climate change. Citizens can save water and energy by turning off water when

brushing teeth, or walk and bike more. They can also help by spreading the word and

telling others to do the same. These ways, climate change can be prevented.

So, because of its devastating effects, climate change should be considered the

most important issue in the world today. Natural disasters happen much more frequently

leading to many consequences. As it is happening now, people should prevent it by

saving water and energy. If the population does not conserve water and energy, it its

likely that future generations will suffer severely from climate change.

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References

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Global Animal. (2013). How Natural Disasters Can Affect Animals, Pets And Wildlife | Global
Animal. [online] Available at: http://www.globalanimal.org/2013/08/29/how-natural-
disasters-can-devastate-animals/ [Accessed 21 Mar. 2017].

Bretscher, H. (2017). Malaria and Climate Change. [online] Pulitzer Center. Available at:
http://pulitzercenter.org/content/malaria-and-climate-change [Accessed 28 Mar. 2017].