Why is it important to put the

world to rest?
Our climate is changing around us faster than King Thomas Learning Academy
predicted. From more frequent and extreme storms to S/Y 2022-2023
unprecedented heatwaves, we’re feeling the impacts of
human-caused global warming.
But we still have time to change course. We can avoid
more dire impacts of climate change by limiting
warming to 1.5° C (2.7° F) according to a recent
report by the United Nations.

The world is already 1.1° C (1.9° F) hotter than it was

between 1850 and 1900, the pre-industrial era. And
while there’s no question that limiting warming to 1.5°
C will be difficult, there’s also no question that we
have the technology needed to do it—and that every
tenth of a degree matters.
In 2015, 196 countries signed on to a single, sweeping
plan that aims to keep global warming to well below
2° C (3.6° F)—or even 1.5° C. The
unprecedented Paris Agreement builds on decades of
gradual work by the international community to
combat climate change and adapt to its impacts. World
leaders must work together to eliminate the release of
heat-trapping carbon by 2050. To do this, they will
need to strengthen their commitments to cut emissions
over time.
But climate change is not a problem that governments
can solve alone; we need collaboration across regional JOHANNA MARIE C. ALCALA
governments, businesses, and communities as well. HUMSS-Mormont
We also need to help wildlife and people cope with a
rapidly warming planet.

MS. LEVERIZA G. BAUTISTA

Subject Teacher

What Is Climate Change?
Climate change describes a change in the average
conditions — such as temperature and rainfall —
in a region over a long period of time. For
example, 20,000 years ago, much of the United
States was covered in glaciers. In the United
States today, we have a warmer climate and fewer
glaciers.
Global climate change refers to the average long-
term changes over the entire Earth. These include
warming temperatures and changes in
precipitation, as well as the effects of Earth’s
warming, such as:
Rising sea levels
Shrinking mountain glaciers
Ice melting at a faster rate than usual in
Greenland, Antarctica and the Arctic
Changes in flower and plant blooming
times.
Earth’s climate has constantly been changing —
even long before humans came into the picture.
However, scientists have observed unusual
changes recently. For example, Earth’s average
temperature has been increasing much more
quickly than they would expect over the past 150
years.
5 Ways to Reduce Climate
Change
MAKE YOUR COMMUTE GREEN
- Millions of people drive to work every day. It is
simply unavoidable in our modern-day society.
However, the downside to this is that millions of
cars emit greenhouse gases that destroy our
atmosphere. Vehicle emissions are a close second
when it comes to the top causes of climate change.
There are always other options that you can utilize
to make your commute to work eco-friendly. For
starters, taking public transportation to work is a
great way to cut out emissions. Riding your bike
to work is also incredibly helpful to the
environment and is a great method to get exercise.
BE MORE CONSERVATIVE WITH ENERGY USAGE
- Becoming more energy efficient is a great way to
prevent pollution. It causes the power plants to
expend less energy that can lead to the production
of greenhouse gasses. This means that you should
do what you can to cut down on energy usage in
your household. Make sure to turn off lights and
unplug devices that you are not using anymore
when you are done with them. Replace your light
bulbs with energy-efficient light bulbs to help you
save electricity too.
RECYCLE
- Manufacturing plants emit a large number of
greenhouse gasses per year. It is unavoidable in the
production of goods that we use on a regular basis.
However, a cleaner alternative would be to invest
in recycling. Recycling is a cost-effective and
eco-friendly process that eliminates waste and
doesn’t emit greenhouse gasses into the
environment. Be sure to collect your discarded
paper, glass, plastic, and electronics to your
local recycling center. The professionals will take
these items to a processing plant where they will be
remade into other recyclable materials again.
EDUCATE YOURSELF AND OTHERS
- The importance of educating others about
climate change cannot be overstated in our modern
society. There are many platforms for us to utilize
that can allow us to spread our message easily.
Whether you use word of mouth or social media,
there are always ways to educate others on what
climate change is doing to our planet. You can help
protect the planet by educating others about
the dangers of climate change and how to act
against it.
ENCOURAGE THE USE OF RENEWABLE
ENERGIES
- Focusing your efforts to spread awareness about
renewable energy is the best way to create a
positive impact in your community. By informing
others about how renewable energy is better than
utilizing fossil fuels, you will sway others into
investing in the idea.