Climate change is a topic that causes vibrant discussion in the international arena. This concept can be defined as a rise in the Earth’s temperature due to anthropogenic activity, resulting in alteration of usual weather in various parts of the planet (What Climate Change Means for Oklahoma 1). The primary causative factor of global warming is the substantial increase in carbon dioxide production by humans. During the last century, Oklahoma experienced a significant negative impact of climate change because the state’s soil became drier, and the number of rains rose (What Climate Change Means for Oklahoma 2). Hot summers and infertile lands may damage Oklahoma’s agriculture, causing food scarcity and high costs for consumers, like my family, but this harm can be minimized if we plant trees and reduce car travel.
Global warming led to the poor condition of agricultural lands in Oklahoma. Indeed, increased rainfalls and high temperatures resulted in heavy evaporation from the soil, making it drier (Climate Change in Oklahoma 1). If this situation persists, land productivity on cattle ranches and farms will drop significantly. Therefore, the cost of various products may rise, affecting many low- and middle-income families. Since I am still in college, our family’s only source of income is provided by my father; hence, the price increase will damage our budget. Although our financial situation will not be the same in several decades, high air humidity can harm my health, exacerbating the asthma symptoms. People can introduce simple changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For example, our family can reduce car travel and walk if the distance is short. Furthermore, we can plant more trees in our neighborhood during weekends to diminish the negative influence of carbon dioxide production. Similarly, other people living in Oklahoma can engage in these practices to slow the progression of climate change.
In summary, global warming caused a substantial alteration to Oklahoma’s climate, resulting in more rains but dry soil. Climate change can negatively affect the agricultural sector in the next several decades. Moreover, it may affect our family’s budget and exacerbate my asthma symptoms. However, this issue can be mitigated if people in Oklahoma will introduce some simple routines, like walking instead of driving and planting trees. Notably, all families should engage in these practices to maximize impact.
Works Cited
“Climate Change in Oklahoma.” SCIPP, 2013, Web.
“What Climate Change Means for Oklahoma.” United States Environmental Protection Agency, Web.