If we feel and look carefully, the earth is getting hotter, isn't it? It happens because the climate has changed. Climate change is a biological and physical change that causes natural phenomena. The earth's temperature is increasing due to everal factors, such as the greenhouse effect because emissions released from the earth are kept in the atmosphere so that geothermal heat rises. These all cause long droughts, melting of polar icebergs, and will cause many problems for humans, especially in farming work related to providing water for agricultural land, finally it will threaten human food sources.
The importance of understanding this problem, the Multiplication of Stube HEMAT in Bengkulu initiated a discussion forum with the theme Climate change and survival in Bengkulu, with the sub-theme "Our behavior and climate change" (09/04/2022). In this discussion, Ariani Narwastujati, S.Pd., S.S., M.Pd, Executive Director of Stube-HEMAT in Indonesia had the opportunity to come from Yogyakarta, as a resource person. There were 22 students of the Arastamar Theological College in Bengkulu (STTAB) who participated in this discussion enthusiastically.
Human behavior is a major factor in contributing to climate change. The use of massive means of transportation, air conditioning (AC), emissions from industry, and deforestation without adequate replanting of trees, trigger an increase in geothermal temperatures. In essence, the earth's temperature rises significantly due to the massive release of CO2 and other gases into the atmosphere. Furthermore, the resource person explained that ozone is the earth's protective layer from Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun so that the earth does not receive excessive heat from the sun's UV rays. For this reason, it is necessary to maintain the ozone layer, such as by planting lots of trees that help absorb CO2 and release O2, using a bicycle for certain distances, and reconstructing house buildings so there is no need for air conditioning. Whether we realize it or not, human behavior will affect global warming and climate change.
I gained new knowledge about climate change in this discussion. As a theology student, I am motivated to carry out activities to enlighten the people around me, so that they can also learn to love the natural environment and protect it properly. Thank you, Stube HEMAT Team for the enlightenment. Students are enlightened to enlighten others. ***
