Biodiversity

Human actions have changed our Earth's biodiversity over the last 150 years.  Actions such as industrialization and deforestation have resulted in desertification, melting ice caps, the extinction of many animal and plant species, and the infamous global warming.  In our own backyards, we have witnessed changes in biodiversity.  Animals are no longer common in our residential areas with the exception of squirrels and a few birds.  In addition, with the increase of global warming effects, our environment has suffered, especially the arctic and the melting ice caps due to the high greenhouse gas emissions.  The melting ice caps have began destroying the habitat for several species, specifically the Polar Bear.  The destruction of land and climate for many animals and species has caused a significant decline in our biodiversity on Earth.
With the implementation of government programs as well as raising awareness, people can become more aware of environment issues and help combat our declining biodiversity.  If people become more aware about the issues, they may be more inclined to make a difference and help our environment.  Preserving our native species, fresh water supply, and our natural environment will benefit not only our human life cycle, it will improve our Earth and its biodiversity.  To date, various initiatives have already been implemented and created in order to help combat global warming.  Through the creation of electric and hybrid cars, plastic bag limits, solar panels, and wind turbines, small steps are being taken to improve our environment and preserve our unique biodiversity.  If we continue to raise awareness about the environment over the next 150 years as well as implement and create new programs and products such as solar panels and wind turbines, we will continue to improve the environment, combat global warming and preserve our biodiversity.