It has been reported that the country of Namibia is planning to kill 723 wild species due to drought concerns, forcing the government to consider drastic measures.
Every year, we are constantly polluting about 6 billion to 35 billion tonnes of emissions into our atmosphere. That has resulted in about 1.4 million people in the world suffering from food insecurity. Due our actions, by contributing to global warming through greenhouse emissions, it has also impacted the population of Namibia for 7 consecutive years. Which has now affected over 24 million citizens, who are now without enough sustainable resources.
Wildlife conservationists have stated on this matter mentioning that by “…allowing the cull to proceed will set a worrying precedent, paving the way for other African governments to engage in similar practices…” Indicating and “suggesting the cull is politically motivated and lacks necessary environmental or food security assessments.” (Africa Geographic, 2024)
In addition, conservationists have also noticed a decline in their species of wild African Elephants from a polling number of “…5 million in 1900 to 400,000 today…”.
John Grobler, a Namibian Environmental Journalist has advised that “We are calling upon the Namibian government to desist from attacking our wildlife and instead to embrace their resources and expertise.”(Africa Geographic, 2024)
Tracy O’hara who is Biology Teacher at Animo Pat Brown Charter High School. Is a strong advocate for animals and is always conscious about what she eats.
She believes that “Technology resources and our money should be put into systems such as food production, where we can grow more food sustainably without damaging the Earth.” Ms.O’hara said
Miguel Sandoval whose occupation is teaching 9th Grade Students about Ethnic Studies. Is a strong critical thinker, that creates social connections and applies them global status.
Adds on by stating “That if we start creating systems, policies and solutions to these issues. It will result in people who can still live happily and feed their families without exhausting fossil fuels.” Mr.Sandoval stated.
Moreover, Mr.Sandoval’s stance to Namibia’s decision to their severe drought is that “By the looks of it, it seems like they’re in a really dire situation, where they have to make these types of difficult decisions. Like to the point it leaves them, with no point but to sacrifice one thing for the sake of all others.”
Adding onto Mr.Sandoval’s position Ms.O’hara states “That with situations like this that come, we’re going to have to make some big decisions. Do what is best for the sake of others if we were in their shoes. Am I going to sacrifice myself and starve to death? No, so I can’t expect their People to do the same. It’s like asking them to die for the planet. It’s hard to ask anybody to do it.”
In conclusion, by the looks of the rising effects this seems to be just the beginning of the bigger issues we will encounter that will come along with the response to Global Warming. That this might be our reality for all of us soon if we don’t step up, like we have devoted ourselves to.
