A lot of people don’t understand the reason why climate change is happening. The reason is called the “greenhouse effect.” The greenhouse effect is a more scientific explanation of what is happening to Earth because humans burn so much fossil fuels. The earth gets its heat from the sun. Greenhouses gasses, mainly CO2 but also methane, trap this heat so it doesn't escape. If all the heat escaped Earth would not be habitable. When humans burn fossil fuels, CO2 is released into the air, with the amount of CO2 steadily rising Earth’s temperatures is also rising. As humans we have a responsibility to stop releasing so much CO2 into the air and a way we can do this is by reusing, reducing, and recycling.
    Reusing, Reducing, and Recycling is a term most of us have heard since we were young. The symbol of green arrows is something that most people recognize, but not everyone understands what we can do, and how much of an impact it will make. What are the benefits of recycling? Recycling reduces waste which means less waste will go to the landfill and the incinerator, it reduces  greenhouse gas emissions, it saves energy, it doesn't ruin the environment and it doesn’t cause more pollution. One important thing that recycling does is it creates new jobs in the recycling industry; many people believe that if we attempt, throughout time, to get rid of the oil industry than many jobs will be lost. While that is true, it is also true that new jobs will be created by green companies --and the recycling industries-- and other Earth friendly companies. What are the benefits of reusing and reducing? Reusing and reducing saves money, lowers pollution levels, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, reusing also lets a product be used to its full extent, and much more. Some ways that you can reuse and reduce is by buying used items, not only is thrift shopping fun but it is also super earth friendly. Buying reusable items instead of disposable items is also a good way to reuse and reduce all in one. Borrowing, renting, or sharing items is also a very good way to reuse! Reusing reducing and recycling are very easy and efficient ways to get the job done, and anyone can do it!
Sources:
"Recycling Basics." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency. Web. 29 Sept. 2016.
"Reducing and Reusing Basics." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency. Web. 29 Sept. 2016.
"A Student's Guide to Global Climate Change." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency. Web. 29 Sept. 2016.
"What You Can Do At School." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency. Web. 29 Sept. 2016.
Links:
https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/index.html
https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/school.html
https://www.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-and-reusing-basics
https://www.epa.gov/recycle/recycling-basics