This article states that basically we as humans need to do something to help against climate change or else we can't change the climate back to what it once was in the future. By greenhouse gases being exposed to the atmosphere, up to 27 ecosystems will receive severe impacts. We can adapt to this climate change and prepare for the impacts, but it isn't an effective way because eventually we can't adapt enough to counter climate change, when instead we can try to reduce the effects by reducing greenhouse gas exposure. The point were the irreversible effect of climate change , according to scientists, is when the global climate rises 2 degrees Celsius. To stop that point from getting reached, global emissions must decrease to 40%-70% of what they are currently by 2050. Without nations cutting emissions, the Earth could warm up to 4 degrees Celsius, where, "substantial species extinction, global and regional food insecurity, consequential constraints on common human activities, and limited potential for adaptation in some cases", as the article states. The world can hold up to 2,900 Gigatons of of Carbon Dioxide from a report by scientists, and we have apparently used 2/3 of the space already. A method of reducing carbon emissions by reducing the carbon intensity of electricity generation has been introduced, but the problem is that some nations, like India, rely on coal for their energy. If these Carbon Dioxide emissions aren't controlled, heat waves will occur more often, and the Arctic sea ice would disappear before the year 2050. Currently, to limit warming by 2 degrees Celsius, the world would have to restrain Carbon Dioxide levels to 450 parts per million by 2100-the concentration now is about 400 parts per million and is rising.

This article speaks about the lack of action the U.S, responsible for the largest share of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, has put towards climate change. This is partly due to the inability due to political controversy surrounding the topic despite the president having strong feelings about supporting action. Greenhouse gas pollution has touched 400 parts per million, the highest in the nation’s history. The levels concentration have risen far beyond than normal that scientist believe the only way to remove CO2 from the atmosphere would be through new technology. The article states the seven ways to slow down climate change (too much admission has been exposed to our atmosphere that climate change is inevitably). To begin with, we must first clean our power plants. We have taken a step in the right direction. In 2013, the new power plants have relied less on coal for electricity cutting down the admission released into the air. Secondly, we must take local action. This includes lowering CO2 released by limiting car trips, turning off unneeded light, buying recycled products, etc. Next, the U.S has a duty to control methane leaks. Additionally, a priority for slowing down the effects of climate are tougher emission and efficiency standards meaning creating stricter laws on how much CO2 we should release. We must create greener farms. This means planting more plants to release oxygen. Private sector action or limiting CO2 releases by factories is also needed. In conclusion, the U.S must finds way to create new kinds of geopolitical consensus. This means big countries must pledge to limit CO2 emissions.