Curtailing Climate Change Through Collective and Individual Responsibilities

By: Abdulhakami Junaidu The fluctuations of the rainy season, increasing the frequency and intensity of drought and flood, are the most deadly threat the world has ever seen in the natural environment. This effect arises as a result of disturbance of the ecological balance by human actions leading to the washing away of the topmost fertile layer of soil and even desertification with time and affecting wildlife as the natural habitat provides them shelter, food, and protection. As the weather changes over a decade, climate change has economically affected our agricultural economy as crops wouldn't be the same as they were again due to the burning of fossil fuels, thereby releasing some harmful gasses such as H2S, CO, CFCs, and leading to acid rain. CURTAILING CLIMATE CHANGE Replacing Fossil Fuels With Renewable Energy The number one goal is to stop the burning of fossil fuels, such as oil, gas, and especially coal, which release CO2 into the atmosphere, trapping heat and raising g...