Global Warming's Direct Impact on ME

Over the past week, I have obtained a great deal of information in regards to global warming. My attitude towards the environment and trying to make a difference with the little things like, recycling, and turning off the lights have truly changed. I always knew that global warming was a rising and serious issue, but I had no idea of the science, morals, and values behind the problem. After reading “Your Viewpoint Determines the Future,” I had this strange feeling as if I knew what category I could be placed in out of the groups listed in the text. A long time ago I would’ve considered myself an “individualist” because I used to think that nature was in control. I used to think that no matter what crazy and ridiculous things the human race decided to do to the environment, we’d always have some place to live. As of now, I’d consider myself a “hierarchist” because I think nature and human activity go hand in hand. If we cause damage to our environment, there’s a very definite possibility that the future will be destroyed and generations to come will have to suffer. The human race has the power to destroy the world. That is what I have grown to believe.
In the text, Mark Maslin asks, “Considering all the scientific evidence collected to support the global warming hypothesis, why is there still a huge range of opinions on what the future holds for us?” I think this is an amazing question. Maslin goes on to discuss myths of nature and the way it may respond to human activity. He also incorporates the four myths of human nature that go hand in hand with the four myths of nature. This information changed my mindset because it made me realize or conclude that the future is seriously in the hands of the people. What becomes of our world tomorrow is based on the actions and carelessness of individuals today. That’s terrifying. Learning about global warming, the causes, the effects, and the opinions of people towards the issue has most definitely changed my views. I understand much more clearly what can become of the world I live in and that makes me want to get involved and learn more about how I can contribute to a solution.