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Is byGlobBlairl Warming Real? a Emily Yes! Global warming is happening right now all over the world. Recently, scientists from all over the world met to determine a conclusive list ofthe effects ofclimate change. They determined that agriculture would improve at a lower rate, which poses a threat to the world’s food supply. Polar ice caps continue to melt, while fresh water rivers continue to become even more stressed. Animals and plants are dying as humans destroy their habitats to fuel their own lifestyles. Many people believe that global warming would be too expensive to fix and argue that nothing should be done at all. Secretary ofState John Kerry disagrees with this statement with “waiting is truly unaffordable. The costs of inaction are catastrophic,” because it has been found that global warming will slow down economic growth. "It is time to start changing" While global warming seems impossible to combat, it is important to remember that humans started global warming, so we can reverse it too! There is a lot ofwork to do, but any movement has to start somewhere. We can start doing small things everyday to help improve the health of our planet like picking up trash and turning off the lights when we leave a room. There are lots of organic food and clothing options too that are more eco-friendly. Planting a garden and participating in a beach clean-up are fun, pro-Earth activities. To learn more about how you can become involved, visit www.epa.gov/climatechange! What kind of world do you want your children to live in? If you want them to live in a beautiful and natural world, then it is time to start changing how we deal with global warming. Be innovative! Be bold! Be new! 21 bnewmag.com