Hey people! I hope you are doing well. Please social distance and be careful. I thought today's post would be about water, how it is affected by climate change, and how technology could help us. Let's get started...
Water can be affected by climate change in many different ways. We can figure out the quality of the water by using factors, such as the amount of salt and bacteria levels. Rising sea and ocean temperatures can cause an increase in algae, causing non-drinkable water. Melting ice glaciers, driven by increasing temperatures, can mix freshwater with saltwater, which can cause less freshwater to be present because most of our freshwater supply is in our glaciers and icebergs. This can decrease the overall water supply. Water access is also becoming harder as climate change worsens. When temperatures increase, there are higher amounts of evaporation, causing floods and dangerous, continuing rain storms. The floods and water could block paths, not allowing people to access water. These people can get dehydrated because of the lack of water. Water from floods could also be contaminated once they reach drains and runoffs. Once the contaminated waters reach the oceans and the seas, they can also spoil them.
Freshwater contributes to the economy by supporting power plants and irrigation. Suppose climate change continues and more freshwater is mixed with saltwater. In that case, it can cause power plants to produce less electricity, affecting many parts of the industry, such as food and business. Less irrigation can also mean less food and crops for everyone. This can lead to an uptick in prices, making an adequate food supply harder to get. But, technology could detect water quality and activity, helping us figure out solutions to make water cleaner and safer to drink. Water is a crucial incentive to save the planet from climate change. In the meantime, here are some ways you can make water safer and cleaner:
You can recycle plastic water bottles and bags, which have the recycle sign on them.
You can also help with clean clean-ups. There are plenty of clean-ups for beaches, roads, and many more.
You can also help with clean clean-ups. There are plenty of clean-ups for beaches, roads, and many more.
You can educate people.
You can use less plastic.
You can walk or bike. When you walk or bike, you don't release carbon emissions. In worst cases, use public transportation because many people use it, and it doesn't release more carbon dioxide.
You can plant plants.
You can conserve water to have water left, like taking 5-minute showers. You can buy reusable stuff, so you don't need to use too much plastic. You can participate in peaceful protests.
You can also talk to people who have more knowledge about climate change so that you can tell other people.
You can put a bucket in the shower when you shower, so you can use that water for your plants or clean something up.
You can buy local produce.
You can build a garden and grow fresh produce.
You can buy organic produce.
Try to make a difference!
-Robotics Girl
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References
EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov/arc-x/climate-impacts-water-quality.
Sanctuary, Florida Keys National Marine. “Water Quality Describes the Condition of the Water, Including Chemical, Physical, and Biological Characteristics, Usually with Respect to Its Suitability for a Particular Purpose Such as Drinking or Swimming.” What Is Water Quality?, 7 Apr. 2011, floridakeys.noaa.gov/ocean/waterquality.html
National Geographic Society. “How Climate Change Impacts Water Access.” National Geographic Society, 19 Sept. 2019, www.nationalgeographic.org/article/how-climate-change-impacts-water-access
“Climate Change & Water Use.” Climate Central, 20 Mar. 2019, www.climatecentral.org/gallery/graphics/climate-change-water-use
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