Climate change is an ongoing problem that affects everybody, has been present since the 20th century and is believed to be worsening.

According to NationalGeographic.com, climate change is a long term issue in the ecosystem that affects the weather by either causing the temperature to increase or decrease. Climate change is caused by abnormal rates of carbon released into the atmosphere. Carbon deteriorates the ozone layer that protects the earth from ultraviolet radiation. 

Tanya Hofler, a science teacher at San Pasqual High School, voiced her opinion on this topic and addresses how close it hits home right here in California.

“We’re at the point where we can’t reverse climate change,” says Hofler.

Since the damage is irreversible, Hofler explains multiple methods that can prevent the problem from worsening. Using recyclable resources, decrease the use of fossil fuels, shut down fossil fuel power plants, and using solar energy instead, are just a few examples of  “change as a country” Hofler explains. 

Climate change has been relevant for several decades. Wildfires, category five hurricanes, and the sea level rising are just some things to expect if this problem continues to worsen.

In San Diego, the effects of climate change are beginning to show, from collapsing cliffs in Del Mar and Encinitas to Lake Hodges turning into a lagoon.

According to the source, change is necessary to prevent further damage to the earth.