According to Greengard (1995) globalisation is defined as a system of interaction and integration among the countries and societies of the world. Technological, economical, and cultural exchanges are made possible by advancement in communication, transportation, and infrastructure. Globalisation has created economic opportunities but also gives rise to new problems and tensions. The effects of the increase in transactions and businesses globally, indirectly results in an increase in worldwide pollution and global warming (Leopold, 2007). Paradoxically, globalisation may also be the key in solving the adversities it has created. With the increase in technologies and research development, more green technologies can be created and shared globally, thereby cutting down on the amount pollution and contributions towards global warming. Furthermore, if the world’s leaders were to come together, they will have the power and influence to combat global warming. The effects of globalisation has resulted in the damage of the environment and global warming, however with more advanced environmental technologies and the efforts of the government coming together, global warming can be alleviated.
The increase in worldwide trades has led to an increase in deforestation and global warming. As global demands increases, so are the resources that are being harvested, more forests are being cut down. Deforestation occurs for many reasons: trees or derived charcoal are used as, or sold, for fuel or as lumber, while cleared land is used as pasture for livestock, plantations of commodities, and settlements (Mondal, n.d). Consequently, extensive deforestation due to an increase in worldwide logging, has contributed indirectly to the warming of the planet (Nationalgeographic, n.d). Additionally, the World Bank study as stated by Chanda (2007) shows that the clearing of forests to grow crops has accounted for 20 percent of global carbon emissions. Therefore, deforestation due to the increase in worldwide businesses has resulted in global warming.
However, with an increase in international trade, more sophisticated environmental solutions can also be shared amongst the world. Globalised research and innovation can help promote environmental friendly causes and are particularly effective instruments to fight pollution and climate change. Moreover, large amount of funds have been invested in green technologies around the world such as renewable energy, wind energy or solar energy are emerging technologies that are being introduced to the world (Huwart , Jean-Yves, & Verdier, 2013). Majority of world companies are now shifting to clean and renewable energy and a new study shows that 60 percent of World’s largest companies have renewable energy or greenhouse gas reduction commitments (Conner, 2012). Such phenomena demonstrate that major companies are making their own moves in ameliorating their environmental damage and contributions towards global warming. As technologies further advances in the world, more environmental innovations will be invented and utilised globally to further combat against global warming.
International-scale governance is another vital solution that will have the power to curb and prevent global warming. It is possible that governments around the world will have the necessary influence to contain and further lessen the effects of global warming. With globalisation, leaders around the world can now come together to work on the issues of global warming collectively. As stated by Chanda (2007) there is dramatic evidence that with the commitment of nations and effective global governance, it is possible to avert dangerous trends. The collective effort seen in the controlling of the ozone depletion through the Montreal Protocol has resulted in the shrinking of the ozone hole. Such scenario has further demonstrated the effectiveness and power when world leaders come together to work on solving global warming.
In conclusion, despite the world becoming closer and integrative, evidence has stated that globalisation is indirectly involved in the warming of the planet. However, with the ongoing innovations and use of environmental friendly technology to reduce carbon emission around the world and together with the efforts of global leaders coming together to curb global warming, it is possible that future adversities of climate change can be alleviated.
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