It is so clearly apparent that neglecting climate change will

lead to disaster for all of humanity if decisive action is not

taken to avert it. If this does not happen, the future is doomed.
Even though the list of things that need to be changed is
extensive, governments have been unwilling to take the drastic
measures necessary to change the infrastructure of public
transportation, reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, change the
way that we eat, reduce waste, and change our energy supply. The
maintenance of the status quo is highly destructive not just to
the planet, but it also has a tendency to damage people in a
disproportionate manner along the lines of class and race,
notably in the Philippines. This is especially true in the
Philippines. Environmental justice is the principle that all
people, regardless of factors such as socioeconomic status,
color, or gender, should have equal access to unpolluted air and
water. Human rights, including the right to breathe unpolluted
air and drink uncontaminated water, should be universally
recognized as minimum requirements that all governments are
obligated to meet for their respective populations.

The concept of individualism refers to placing one's personal

wants ahead of those of others, regardless of whether or not
those desires are detrimental to society as a whole. It also
refers to elevating your status as an individual to that of the
highest priority and placing a pedestal in front of you to do so.
In general, the problem of overcoming individuality is a problem
that plagues the subject of solving climate change. Even though
doing so would eventually lead to a catastrophe that affects the
entire planet, the oil firms that benefit off of the devastation
of the earth do not want to cease taking oil from the ground. The
concept of individuality is equally applicable to the automobile,
particularly due to the fact that driving a car is typically
(though not always) a solitary mode of transportation.

Vehicles are inherently individualistic due to the fact that they

transport only a single passenger or, at best, a small group of
passengers to their desired location. Those who drive themselves
to work never have to talk to or interact with anybody else, and
they have greater control over how they get to work and when they
leave than persons who take public transportation. The possession
of an automobile can be perceived as a class problem, even if
this is less likely to be the case in the United States, where
many people believe that having a car is equivalent to having a
job need.

It is my opinion that it is quite improbable that automobiles

will be replaced in the relatively near future, and that a
significant reduction in the use of automobiles would almost
certainly call for the development of a new form of
transportation. I am also aware that having a car is essential
for the everyday lives of a lot of people, and I am not calling
for those individuals to have their cars taken away in any way. I
felt it was important to bring attention to how hazardous
automobiles are, not just to the environment but also to people's
health. Automobiles are here to stay for the foreseeable future,
but it is essential to recognize that they come at a significant
cost, particularly to communities of color. They also present an
intriguing research opportunity for individuals who are
interested in issues relating to environmental justice. Because
of the climate problem, it is imperative that we investigate all
of the ways in which we create emissions. We might make a
significant dent in decreasing our emissions if we restricted the
use of private automobiles. Not only would there be a reduction
in the amount of pollution in the air, but the entire planet
would be a much safer place. At the absolute least, people all
around the world need to rethink their dependency on cars and
look for ways to spend more money in more environmentally
friendly modes of transportation like walking, cycling, and
public transportation.