Earth Warming Up Could Render It Uninhabitable in the Near Future.

The Earth is warming due to an increase in air pollution resulting from human activities. As a consequence, various disasters such as flash floods, heatwaves, and crop failures are becoming more frequent and severe, potentially rendering the Earth uninhabitable in the near future. We can all play a role in preventing this dire scenario.

Human activities generate pollution known as greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), which trap heat from the sun, causing the world's average temperature to rise. So far, the increase has reached 1.1°C since the 1800s.

This situation has had severe implications for people worldwide. The World Meteorological Organization reports that weather, climate, and water-related disasters, such as extreme temperatures, floods, and droughts, have increased fivefold in the last 50 years due to global warming. Currently, 8.7 million people are displaced due to disasters. This number is expected to rise to 216 million people due to worsening climate change.

Without ambitious action, disasters will become more frequent, widespread, and intense, potentially making the Earth uninhabitable. Some regions of the world may become too hot to live in or be submerged by rising sea levels caused by polar ice melt. Water and food shortages also have a significant potential to occur.

All parties must participate in reducing GHG emissions to control the rise in global temperatures. Individuals can adopt eco-friendly lifestyles, such as using public transportation and conserving electricity. Governments serve as policy-makers who can encourage all industries to reduce their emissions footprint, including transitioning to renewable energy. The private sector can invest in renewable energy and adopt environmentally friendly business practices.