Fuel emissions are having significant impacts on the well-being of future generations. The fuel emissions are from the burning of fossil fuels, which releases various greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and traps heat. It leads to global warming, disruption of the natural environment, and climate change. Children are being forced to grow up in an increasingly dangerous world.
Scientists’ early analysis of 2023 data shows that emissions from fossil fuels rose 1.1 percent in 2023 compared to 2022 levels, bringing total fossil emissions in 2023 to 36.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide. When including other sources – such as deforestation and the extreme wildlife season in Canada – total emissions in 2023 were estimated to be 40.9 billion metric tons. Both 2023 and 2022 saw record increases in carbon dioxide from fossil fuels, according to the analysis. (Source: Emissions from Fossil Fuels Continue to Rise (nasa.gov))
As the earth’s temperature continues to rise, we are witnessing more frequent severe weather events such as water crises, heatwaves, and tornadoes. The extreme weather events are linked to the increasing carbon emissions released into the atmosphere from human activities such as driving cars, energy consumption, industrial processing, and producing non-recyclable waste. The severe weather events have deeply affected human lives and livelihoods, including the loss of biodiversity and the destruction of ecosystems. The effects of climate change caused by fuel emissions threaten the children’s health, nutrition, education, development, survival, and future.
Collaborative action from governments, industries, and individuals is urgently urged to work together in developing and investing in a sustainable environment to reduce fuel emissions and transition to renewable energy sources. Everyone’s effort plays a crucial role in contributing to a better environment. Let’s do our part as responsible humans to make a contribution to reducing fuel emissions.
To secure and safeguard the future of our children and future generations, it is essential for us to take urgent action to limit and reduce fuel emissions. Our children deserve a clean, healthy, and good environment to grow in. Here at Ozford, we discuss this with our students regularly in class and during lesson time. We have all the knowledge and tools. Now is our time to act on it. Let’s make and reserve a good, better, and best planet for our children.