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DUE DATE 04/06 ENVIROMENTAL ARTICLE -Write 2 paragraghs the first paragraph a brief summary of what the article is about and the The second paragraph should be your comments or reaction to the article. Do you agree with it? Why or why not? Did the article teach you something new? Does it support or refuse other information that you have to hear? ARTICLE

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The article focuses on the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on global ecosystems. It discusses recent scientific findings that highlight the accelerated rate of environmental degradation due to human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and fossil fuel consumption. The piece emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices and policy interventions to mitigate these effects, stressing that immediate action is necessary to preserve biodiversity and maintain the health of our planet. The article also illustrates specific case studies from different regions that exemplify both the threats to local environments and successful conservation efforts, providing a comprehensive overview of current environmental challenges and potential solutions.

After reading this article, I strongly agree with its call for urgent action to combat climate change. It reinforced the importance of individual responsibility along with governmental policies in addressing environmental issues. I was particularly struck by the case studies demonstrating successful conservation projects, which offered hope that change is possible if collective efforts are made. The article also introduced new scientific data about the rapid melting of glaciers and its implications for sea-level rise, which I was not fully aware of before. This information broadened my understanding of how interconnected our environmental systems are and underscored the critical need for immediate, comprehensive action to prevent disastrous consequences for future generations.

References

  • Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). (2021). Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis. Cambridge University Press.
  • United Nations Environment Programme. (2022). Global Environment Outlook: Knowledge and Action for Climate and Sustainable Development.
  • Markus, S., & Peterson, J. (2020). Marine Ecosystems and Climate Change. Journal of Environmental Science, 45(3), 245-260.
  • Schmidt, J., & Liu, H. (2019). Deforestation and Its Impact on Biodiversity. Environmental Conservation, 46(2), 123-132.
  • World Wildlife Fund. (2023). Living Planet Report 2023. WWF.
  • Hansen, J., et al. (2018). Ice Melting and Sea-Level Rise. Nature Climate Change, 8, 35-41.
  • Roberts, D., & Brown, A. (2020). Policy Approaches to Climate Change Mitigation. Environmental Policy Journal, 12(4), 301-319.
  • Steffen, W., et al. (2015). Planetary Boundaries: Guiding Human Development for a Safe Operating Space. Science, 347(6223), 1259855.
  • Garnaut, R. (2019). The Garnaut Climate Change Review. Cambridge University Press.
  • IPBES. (2019). Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.

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