Carbon emission reduction is not enough to address the problem of global warming. Although many people believe that if we all participate in reducing our carbon footprints it would be possible. Maybe it’s really possible if everyone in this world (particularly the corporate carbon polluters) would be obliged to do so. But in reality, these polluters are even given the right to pollute more. In the Philippines alone, some of its globalization policies are giving way for private sectors to produce and consume more energy from fossil fuels. Just imagine all nations doing the same thing, not only our environment that will be gravely affected but our lives as well. Shouldn’t we all do something now to mitigate the impending effects of global warming?
First, we must understand and solve the underlying cause or root of this environmental crisis in order to implement the right solution. It’s true that the production of energy from fossil fuels—coal, oil, and natural gas is the major source of global warming pollution. But what pushed this thing to happen? Isn’t the greed for economic development? Many could have foreseen this but because of detestable greed for growth they chose to ignore the warnings of our planet’s deterioration. And in order to make a lasting solution for global warming, governments particularly of highly industrialized nations should have reliable economic policies that will not destroy the habitability of this planet and will not risk the lives of many people. Then, remember that we have a choice… As what Al Gore wrote in his book Our Choice, “We can solve the climate crisis. It will be hard to be sure but if we can make the choice to solve it, I have no doubt whatsoever that we can and will succeed.” We can choose to take action and demand for reliable economic policies or just ignore the threats of global warming that will soon destroy our future.
Finally, make the right choice. Vote for the environment.