Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries.  The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. The enormous challenge — but also the vast opportunities — of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary.

Imagine a world, without water, forests and biodiversity, a world in which pollution is at an all time high, with habitats effected and temperatures increasing to an unprecedented high.  Yes, this will be the effect of climate change in a few years.  Climate change has a simple meaning - the temperatures are increasing.  This leads to glaciers melting, extinction of species, and increase in hunger and water crises.  Climate change is caused by the increase in Greenhouse Gases like CO2 due to increase in urbanization and industrialization.  

Climate change is having a huge impact on Biodiversity.   Due to high temperatures, Glaciers melt, leading to floods in many places of the world.  This also leads to rising sea levels.  Climate change will lead to new harmful pests, and heavy rainfall.  This would affect agriculture.  Furthermore, this will lead to the disruption of habitats like coral reefs and will drive many plant and animal species to extinction.  In addition to this,  disease outbreaks will become more common due to favorable conditions for microbes.

The solution to climate change is simple yet difficult to implement.  We must reduce our carbon footprint by changing our daily routine.  Simple acts like using a refrigerator with less carbon emissions or switching of the lights when not required can have a big impact.  Ultimately, we must prioritize our Mother Nature before anything else.  It is important to remember that this earth is not only ours but also for the future generations too.