Climate Change
Many people believe that climate change is not happening, as they personally have not experienced anything related to climate. However, climate change is more prevalent than anyone may think, and it is affecting our lives daily. Many have already begun to notice the difference in temperature entering October. Typically, the October month has temperatures ranging from the 40’s to 50’s.
However, that is not the case. As of the past week, temperatures have been at a steady 60-70 degrees, which is something unseen. Many are claiming that it is too late for anything to be done to fight climate change. However, it is never too late to try.
Warmest October Open
It has been more than a century since we have last seen an October open of such warmth. “The dome of warm air has produced Chicago’s WARMEST OCTOBER OPEN in 153 years!” according to WGN 9 News.
Additionally, as the forecast continues, it seems that the temperature is not really changing much. Therefore, October feels like July, and it is something completely out of the ordinary.
Greenhouse Gases Contribute to Climate Change
During the year 2023, there were several disasters that had taken place which was the result of the climate. These include wildfires, floods etc. Additionally, the fact that greenhouse gases continue to be thrown into the atmosphere, further contributes to climate change negatively. “As humans continue adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, record-breaking heat will become even more common, as will extreme weather events like droughts, wildfires and floods,” according to the New York Times.
This is incredibly dangerous, as there will be many areas that will be negatively influenced that usually are not. These include more populous areas, such as Chicago. Another area that is not usually affected is New York, especially when it comes to record breaking heat. However, this may change as New York may have a new record that they may break this October.
New York to Break Hottest October Day Record
Syracuse New York may experience a new record high in October. This would beat an old record that was set in 2017. The National Weather Service predicted that the high temperature in Syracuse would be 88 degrees on October 5. That would easily break the record for the date, 84 degrees, set in 2017. This is proof that climate change is slowly, but surely taking place within the nation. The entire nation is suffering with increased temperatures, which makes the fall season, a sort of repeat of the summer season.
The Future of Climate Change
There is a hope that people begin to realize that climate change is taking place here and now. It is time that action is taken to help prevent temperatures from reaching record highs. If this happens, temperatures can become dangerous, to the point where it would be too late for anything to be done.
However, people continue to believe that since they are not personally being affected, there is nothing for them to do. However, everyone is being affected in one way or another, even if its subtle. It is still not too late for action to be taken to help reduce the effects of climate change. One of those actions can be reducing greenhouse gas emissions, finding alternative ways to keep the human race running.
Additionally, being able to form coalitions with others to help reduce climate change, can certainly help. There are never too many groups of people that have the same mission. Only time will tell how the future of climate change will look. However, the way it is looking now, is not looking at all positive.
Written by David Loran Jr
Sources:
WGN 9 News: Pattern Change Brings Sharp Cooling Following Warmest October Open In Chicago On Record; Date Of First Snowflakes Growing Closer
The New York Times: Why Summers May Never Be the Same
Syracuse.com: Central NY could see its hottest October day ever recorded
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