
Jay V. answered 03/29/24
Columbia University graduate & tutor. Let’s learn like never before.
Great writing Sarah. I have used your ideas to draft the following synthesis and added a few rhetorical elements.
Here it is:
Amidst discussions on climate change, it's essential to acknowledge the multifaceted factors at play beyond human influence. While the Earth's rotation around the sun, axial wobble, and tilt undoubtedly contribute to natural climate variability, we must distinguish them from the undeniable impact of human-induced global warming. The rapid increase in greenhouse gas emissions, notably carbon dioxide, exacerbates the greenhouse effect, trapping heat in our atmosphere and driving up global temperatures. This alarming trend is already resulting in more frequent and severe heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and extreme weather events, threatening lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems worldwide. Additionally, the acidification of our oceans due to increased atmospheric gases poses a grave threat to marine life and biodiversity. Moreover, the intensification of storms and hurricanes, fueled by elevated greenhouse gas levels, amplifies the risk of catastrophic damage to coastal communities and infrastructure. Let's not forget the devastating impact on polar ice caps, which are melting at an accelerated pace, leading to rising sea levels and endangering coastal areas. It's imperative that we take immediate action to curb greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the disastrous consequences of climate change before it's too late.