Global economy and climate change

Written By: Waqas Rafiq

Make this world a greener place instead of weaponization

There are many people who are against the way of the global economy and they say that it doesn’t contribute to environmental problems. I’m not saying this is right but the point is that the whole world needs a green planet because one day there may be no more space left to live on this earth. So, what’s going wrong then? Well, the world has become so powerful that it can harm or benefit. It’s like an atomic bomb; if you hit a person with one, it's the same as using one.

So, why do we use things? What’s the reason behind it? Why don’t we use things like plastic bags instead of straws or even plastics to avoid harmful impacts on nature?

Yes, it is true, humans do have some good moments and we have some bad moments too. But, we need that things will go well and we should think about them that what impacts the other living organisms will happen. We may create plastic bags to prevent water pollution for example but it won’t affect any other creatures if no plastic is in their environment. Similarly, when we release something into our oceans to help the birds, it is still harmful to others. So, try to consider the effects it will have and how it might affect future generations. So use what you can do to conserve rather than pollute.

Let's encourage each other to act. Even though it's challenging sometimes to step out of our comfort zone and change our mindset, it is worth it. You have to believe in yourself and your ideas as well as change other people too. Believe in something so that it becomes easier to face the problem at hand and start working on it.

The world that we are creating now is the result of human behavior and how much we have gone to destroy our surroundings and our nature. Let's stop all this unnecessary destruction and work hard to solve the environmental issues. If someone goes against the idea of reducing carbon emissions then everyone should support him but let's get offended by his point of view. No doubt we are changing our world and we have so much to offer.

Be realistic but don’t forget to put in mind the long-term effect. Because whatever good comes out of it will take a small part of us to achieve something like this. Think about the big picture to see it and focus on taking positive steps towards that.

We are facing the issue that climate change is getting worse by the day. If we do nothing but just look at every individual we may achieve whatever we want to achieve. It's the time when people should believe in themselves and believe in things. As a person, I am sure I was always being told that I wasn't smart enough so I never took action on my thoughts. The concept of personal growth is very important to me. It encourages self-awareness and gives you confidence. Try to stay as authentic as possible and try to improve your existing behavior. By doing so you can become better and grow as a human.

What is my advice for you? Come up with new solutions to the problems or help someone out. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from those around you. Be honest with yourself, you must know that your own behavior has an impact on society. So try and be aware of your actions and don’t blame others even if you didn’t know something. In the end, we all have to make some type of contribution to reduce the negative impact of our habits and actions. Don’t just stand by and watch other people suffer because their actions might hurt something else. Help the situation and create awareness among many people. It helps when you have someone to share problems with. You get the motivation to move forward and work hard.