Persuasive Essay On Environmental Pollution

Climatologists predict that if we humans do not change our ways, Earth will cross the climate danger threshold by the year 2036. This threshold marks the highest level of pollution that can be reached before irreversible damage is done to Earth’s atmosphere. The release of pollutants within Earth’s atmosphere is mainly linked to our immense dependance on fossil fuels, and our inability to convert to green energy sources. This is why I write to my fellow citizens of Dubuque and Mayor Roy D. Buol, in hopes that we can set an example for other cities, and become 100% dependant on renewable energy sources. As inhabitants of Earth it is our duty to protect it and make sure it remains a habitable place to live for future generations. But, at the rate we use fossil fuels today, it is looking like we may not be able to ensure a safe future for the coming generations. Using fossil fuels to generate power releases harmful pollutants into the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide. These pollutants slowly deteriorate our ozone layer, but the ozone layer is what filters UV rays from the sun, making them less intense before they reach the ground. If this level of the atmosphere were to

If you have ever taken a drive through Iowa, then you have surely noticed the immense amount of windmills littering the farmers fields. Having wind mills implemented within our fields will allow us to utilize our second source of renewable energy, wind power. These farmers or landowners are paid by electricity companies to have the windmills on their land, and often times they no longer have to pay an electricity bill. These large scale windmills are not accessible to people who live within the city, but there is much smaller versions obtainable for these people. These smaller windmills can be used within the city, and can help cut a single home’s electricity bill, by simply producing the electricity they would instead be