I found this article on climate change very interessant for few reasons. As we saw in course, the climate change is one of the major problem of our century. This article explains that the climate doens’t move rapidly but it has necessary a real impact on population, and especially on vulnerable populations.

Keep attention at the end of the article it explains very clearly which could be done to prevent and adapt populations to this phenomenon. Very interesting!

North America is facing an epidemic of greed. People constantly succumb to their desire for more – more food, more clothing, more gadgets – without thinking about what these products are made of, how they were manufactured, and from where they were shipped. Before steps to stop environmental damage can be taken, people must realize that insatiability and sustainability cannot coexist. Our earth has limited resources, and if we continue to push their limits by demanding more, the environment’s delicate balance will be permanently damaged. If, however, we choose to become educated, eco-friendly consumers, we may be able to live in harmony with Earth.

So what makes an environmentally friendly consumer? The key is to learn about products and act on the information. Ask questions like “What is that made from?” “How was it made?” and “Where was it shipped from?” Without being aware of this information, positive product choices cannot be made. Perhaps the next time you go to the grocery store, you’ll want to know if the food you eat is genetically modified or organically grown. Or the next time you buy clothes, you’ll check if the label says “Made of 100% organic cotton” and “Sweatshop free.” If not, you are supporting the detrimental effects of tampering with and contaminating nature through the unnatural practices of GMOs and pollutants.

Perhaps you are not concerned about how your choices may affect the environment, but if you discovered that these choices were killing you, your family, friends, and other organisms that inhabit Earth, then you might be concerned. The pollutants responsible for damaging our environment may be just as responsible for causing allergies, asthma, and cancer. So, why should we insatiable beings become green consumers other than for ourselves? Think about it.

CAUSE: Lack of Regulation for Waste Management
EFFECT: Here
Obvious we see here a scenario where over population leading to abject poverty coupled with a lack of regard for the environment over scores of years has dire consequences. The ultimate effect of these consequences are lower life expectancy and death by preventable ailments for children. I know this is an extreme example and it may be hard for those that have never travelled to third world areas or seen them on the television to fully grasp the weight of such circumstances. Although pollution does not run as rampant in G8 countries such as the ones many of us live in it is important to search for examples of where things have gotten out of hand to provide perspective on how important preemptive measure are in mastering the delicate balance between business and the environment……………