Climate Change

I recently watched Leonardo DiCaprio’s National Geographic documentary, Before the Flood, going over climate change and the wide range of influences it has on societal development. Not only does this affect our environment and weather patterns, but our society as well. One example would be how when rising sea levels cause displacement of communities now underwater, a lessening of resources for growing populations follows right after. In promotion with the UN's SDG's (Sustainable Development Goals) specifically having to do with Goal #13, "Climate Action," DiCaprio interviews various scientists, researchers, innovators, and people global warming has already affected using stunning visuals from glaciers collapsing to the sea levels in Eastern Asia rising. Business Insider says that instead of trying to change the minds of those who are skeptical about climate change; however, Leonardo DiCaprio “wants to offer children and young people access to science, and give them the tools to fight to protect the planet.”

With that in mind, I wanted to recommend a few books to further teach and assist those interested in this global issue and inspiring sustainability.

Just One Planet: Poverty, Justice and Climate Change

D. Mark Smith

Smith writes about international policy and how to go about both vulnerability and poverty reduction influenced by global warming. He focuses on both social and economic aspects as well.

The Climate War: True Believers, Power Brokers, and The Fight

Eric Pooley

The war is mainly between those who accept climate change as an actual thing versus those who don’t believe it is real. As this debate is occurring, the effects of global warming are becoming more and more prominent.

"We're driving in a car with bad brakes in a fog and heading for a cliff. We know for sure that cliff is out there. We just don't know exactly where it is. Prudence would suggest that we should start putting on the brakes."

-Barack Obama

How to Live a Low-Carbon Life: The Individual's Guide to Stopping Climate Change

Chris Goodall

Goodall teaches ways for sustainability to applied to everyday life from driving to what retail products you purchase. It goes over how our consumer lives can have real positive effect in slowing down the process of climate change.

Overall, this isn’t an issue that won’t go away. It will affect us all. So, it is up to us, the individuals, corporations, and even government, to work together—united—and take action and inspire change and a more sustainable world. Let’s continue to learn and expand our knowledge, let’s continue to absolve our differences and work together!

Learn more about "Before The Flood" here.

Learn more about Sustainable Development Goals here.

-MASR

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