Background

Climate change has been relevant for over two hundred years. Ever since the Industrial Revolution, the amount of CO2 in our air has multiplied by almost twice. The temperature has increased by 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit since the late 19th century. This increase in heat is causing glaciers to melt, sea levels to rise, and the oceans are becoming acidic. These are just a few problems that will eventually become worse if nothing is done. Some of the causes that contribute to this problem include increases in carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor, and nitrous oxide. 

One of the unnatural ways that greenhouse gases are released into the air is the burning of fossil fuels. When the Industrial Revolution occurred, coal and oil became the major sources for fuel. Without thinking about the consequences, humans began to use them for almost every technical application. Only recently have we begun to figure out the impact that these fossil fuels have had on Earth. 

As the temperature rises on Earth, not only will ice caps melt and habitats be destroyed, but there will also be other, more severe consequences. For example, vector-borne diseases ( which are diseases that are carried by mosquitoes, fleas, mites, etc.) will become much more apparent and widespread. These insects will see their environmental domains grow into new regions, carrying diseases such as Zika and West Nile along with them. Another consequence is the air quality will decrease. Pollution will increase and the air will slowly damage the lungs as well.