Each species on our planet plays a role in the healthy functioning of natural ecosystems, on which humans depend. - William H. Schlesinger

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Animal Extinction and Endangerment Caused by Global Warming


George Carlin once said "We're so self-important. So arrogant. Everybody's going to save something now…. And the supreme arrogance? Save the planet! Are these people kidding? Save the planet? We don't even know how to take care of ourselves; we haven't learned how to care for one another. We're gonna save the fuckin' planet?” As unpleasant as it sounds, he is right. Issues like Global warming, is and had been a threat to life on Earth, but it is something that humans have caused. So, how can we save the planet and reverse the damage? The truth is, there is not much we can do although there is a slight chance of preserving what is left and the thing that I hope to preserve are the animals. Innocent animals worldwide are going extinct and endangered due to extreme weather changes.
            I became interested in the topic of animal extinction and endangerment caused by global warming during my freshmen year in college while doing research for a class. To my surprise, it fascinated me how beautiful some of those animals were and how they were slowly being murdered by what humans have caused.