Ash Gray

We currently hover between about 180-280 parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This not only affects us or the atmosphere, it also has a huge effect on our oceans. The increased heat and overall energy in the system/atmosphere also leads to more extreme heat and weather conditions/events.

Carbon gets released, some gets stored in our planet, if these things are balanced then equilibrium is maintained but since the industrial revolution, we’ve broken the balance and have been dramatically increasing the release of the earth's stored carbon into our atmosphere, the cause of this happening is increased heat and overall energy in the system/atmosphere also leads to more intense weather, hotter air can hold more moisture, so rain falls, storms, hurricanes, floods, even snowfalls can become heavier. This also has an effect on our polar caps and glaciers are rapidly melting, which causes the sea levels to rise which then will threaten hundreds of millions of people. 

Since the industrial revolution, the number of parts per million of carbon dioxide has shot up over 40% to more than 400 parts per million, trapping heat in our atmosphere. More than 90% of the excess heat being trapped is absorbed by our oceans. The oceans also absorb much of the extra carbon dioxide, and are now 30% more acidic than they were 150 years ago. This is impacting biodiversity, as many sea creatures such as crabs and clams are not being able to fully grow their shells that protect them in the wildlife. 

How can we make the change? 

Our plan is to plant more trees, shrubs and fruit trees around our school for all the lost trees/plants that have been removed and left for ongoing projects. By planting our own fruit trees we are buying less processed foods and using more of our own grown fruits and vegetables. As doing this won't make a significant  difference in our planet but starting it with one school maybe we can change that so more schools and families can make the change too. 

In conclusion , by restoring how much carbon is released and stored our planet can go back to living not surviving.