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We Should Fight Global Climate Change

I believe that it is our duty, just by living on Earth, to fight global climate change. It is the long-term rise of temperature in the climate system. "Though earlier geological periods also experienced episodes of warming, the term commonly refers to the observed and continuing increase in average air and ocean temperatures since 1900 caused mainly by emissions of greenhouse gasses in the modern industrial economy. In 2013, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report concluded, "It is extremely likely that human influence has been the dominant cause of the observed warming since the mid-20th century". 
Once we understand that we are the problem, the national government should use their power to help us to minimize the damage. The climate change is a serious issue that affects all of us and I don't think we have enough people talking about it. Congress can drive progress with clean energy technology, reduce emissions with public recognition and on cars that are produced, and they can put a price on carbon emissions. Effective federal policy is needed in order to achieve long-term results and cause positive effects. I believe that Congress is responsible for authorizing laws to address this change. I also believe that climate change is something we should all be aware of and want to change. If we do not encourage Congress to get involved, there is little that people can do on their own. These reasons are why I believe that we should fight the global climate change by getting Congress involved and making the public aware. 

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