Interesting Fact about Humans and the Earth

          Almost everyone has heard of or watched the Matrix. It was a brilliant movie and was very thought provoking. The reason I am talking about this is because of one specific quote said by Agent Smith. 

     I'd like to share a revelation that I've had during my time here. It came to me when I tried to classify your species, and I realized that you're not actually mammals. Every mammal on this planet instinctively develops a natural equilibrium with the surrounding environment; but you humans do not. You move to an area and you multiply, and multiply, until every natural resource is consumed and the only way you can survive is to spread to another area. There is another organism on this planet that follows the same pattern. Do you know what it is? A virus. Human beings are a disease, a cancer on this planet, you are a plague, and we...are the cure.
          
           This quote is probably my favorite quote from the movie because of how truthful it is. It made me realize that the human race needs to change because if you look at the definition of a virus, we fit it perfectly. The definition, according to  http://www.medicinenet.com/, is, "A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apart from a living cell. A virus invades living cells and uses their chemical machinery to keep itself alive and to replicate itself." Now you may all be thinking, we are not microorganisms, we are far too big. However, if you compare the size of a human to the size of the Earth, we could be considered a microorganism. Next, without a planet we cannot reproduce. Even if we use technology to live on something other than a planet, it would be probably be a ship that requires supplies from a planet, or be an artificial planet. Lastly, we use up all of the Earths resources and replicate at an alarming rate. 
           We are intelligent beings that have, up until a few decades ago, only cared about our own reproduction and gain, much like a virus. The only thing that separates us from a virus is the fact that we are attempting to fix the problems we have created. We have come up with cleaner energy sources, more efficient crops, and less polluting vehicles. We are beginning to replicate at a slower rate than we did in the past, but we are still growing and we are going to reach the Earth's carrying capacity very soon. We are planning on colonizing another planet due to the fact that the Earth won't be able to sustain us forever, but this brings up another problem. If we colonize another planet it will be the first time in human history we have moved to, and infected, another planet. A viruses spread is exponential, and once we do it one time we will probably do it again and again and again. 
           However, as I said, we are trying to fix the problems we have created. We can get rid of the poor reputation if we focus more on making the world a better place. We need to donate, be active in protecting the environment, and use our cars less. You can chose to not change, but like it out not, the Earth is dying because of us, and we need people to change in order to save it. We must evolve from a virus into a beneficial part of the Earth. We must become the Earths backbone, its bloodstream, or its nervous system.
        

Global Warming Information: How it Works

          First, let's understand what Global Warming is. The simple answer is humans, but is is  much more than that. Global climate change has been occurring since the beginning of the Earth's existence. The problem with this current change in global temperature is the speed at which it is taking place. The temperature has risen 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit in a century, which is, scientifically speaking, REALLY BAD.  A change that would have taken  millennia take effect at almost any other point in our world's history, took place in a century. Scientist observed this drastic change in temperature and developed the Global Warming theory, which was heavily debated for several years. However, as of recently it has been confirmed to be real, and the worst part is, its getting worse.
          So next I am going to explain why Global Warming is bad. It is mainly bad because of the speed at which global warming is taking place, as I already explained.  However, back when the problem started it was not seen as a problem at first because a century is a long time, right? Well, a century may be the lifespan of a human, so its a long time to us, but it is only 0.000002 % of the Earth's lifespan. Imagine if you got sick with the flu, broke your leg, had a family member die, and got fired from your job, all in about 70 seconds. All of those things alone are pretty bad, but having them all happen in such a short period of time makes it ridiculously worse, just like global warming. The reason I chose 70 seconds is because it is.000002 % of 100 years, or the length of time I compared to a human life. This has also caused severe weather patterns that are seen all over the world. This is relatively easy to explain. Basically, storms are more frequent because most of the heat is absorbed by the oceans, and heat cause evaporation. Then, since hotter environments can hold more water, storms are now bigger. The opposite happens in dry places. In dry environments, what little moisture there is is evaporated at a faster rate, which leads to dry places staying dry longer. Lastly, with the melting of the polar icecaps, the sea level will rise and swallow up most island and coastal societies by 2100 if we keep doing what we are doing. These are the three major effects that have been confirmed, many scientists also speculate that tornadoes may be more frequent due to Global Warming, but others say it may actually suppress them.
         The cause is simple. We have filled the atmosphere with greenhouse gasses that trap heat. It started during the industrial revolution and has continued, growing exponentially worse. Some of the main culprits are fumes we create from cars, nuclear power plants, coal power plants, etc. All of us have a large carbon footprint, basically how much carbon molecules, like carbon dioxide, we produce due to the use of fossil fuels. This is called the Greenhouse Effect, and it reflects more heat back to the earths surface from the atmosphere. The Greenhouse Effect is intensified the more greenhouse gasses are in the atmosphere.
          We are what caused global warming, but we are also the only thing that can stop it. Everyone must reduce their carbon footprints. Walk or bike places instead of using a car is the most obvious, or carpool if a vehicle is needed. Another effective way to reduce your carbon footprint is to save electricity by turning of the AC, using energy efficient light bulbs, turn off the TV and go outside, etc. Eating organic foods that have not been modified also reduces carbon footprint. In fact, stop breathing because that also releases carbon dioxide. Don't actually stop breathing, that was a joke, but you get the point. If everyone makes a small change in their life, it will make a big impact on the world, and even though it won't completely stop global warming, it will be a step in the right direction. Baby steps people, baby steps.

The Future of the Earth: It needs Help

          Today we live in a world that is being destroyed. Ecosystems are being eliminated, forests are being decimated, oceans are being trashed, and the climate is being artificially altered. These problems affect everyone on this planet. No one is exempt from them. These are called worldwide problems for a reason, and our priority should be fixing them. For example global warming, radioactive waste, the rising acidity of our oceans, water shortages, deforestation, extinction, and many more.
            Before I begin, you all should know that I am not an expert. I am simply a guy at his computer who wants to make the world a better place. Which brings me to my next point. These worldwide problems can be solved by people, and how do I communicate with people all around the world? The Worldwide Web. Today we have the ability to access ridiculous amounts of information, the ability to talk to someone on the other side of the globe, and we have the ability to change the world. I am hoping that this blog will be seen by people around the globe. I hope that people will be able to understand just how much the world needs our help. I hope that together we can make a difference.
          This blog is meant to encourage people to make a change. I mean a piece of literature, a blog post, a video, and a speech can't change the world on its own. These things are meant to give people something to fight for, something to believe in. The "I had a Dream Speech" and the 95 theses are two example of ways people gave people something to fight for. Because of those people and the things the world was changed forever. However, what really changed the world was the people and the actions the people took as followers. I am here to try to give people a common goal worth achieving, saving the world. We can all be the superhero we wanted to be as a child, just not in the way we imagined.
          If this post and the next few that I post get enough support I will continue this blog, if not, maybe I gave humanity too much credit. If this blog is to continue there will be one blog a week, perhaps two depending on the length of the first post.
       

It only takes one person to make a difference, but imagine what one billion could do.