Combating climate change
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Global climatic changes are not events from a science-fiction movie. Ultimately, the sea level will rise. In fact, in Bangladesh, there could be more frequent floods and it is predicted that a part of the country will go under water if the sea level rises by 1 metre. Evaporation rates will also increase. The amount of rain may be affected as a result. The changes in temperature and rainfall patterns may in turn cause extreme weather changes which will abruptly affect vegetation. The world is already experiencing these changes. Unfortunately, we cannot stop these but we can try to slow down or prevent further changes. Action has to be taken now before it's too late. Our government can take steps to prepare for a warmer earth. This involves limiting construction along low-lying coastal areas, building dykes to protect the coastal areas from flooding, developing new crop varieties which can grow in drier conditions, protecting wildlife and improving water storage to continue farming in drought condition. With joint efforts, we will surely make progress and efficiently combat climate change.
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