Global warming is created through the trapping of natural and manmade emitted gases, the ongoing debate as to the cause is irrelevant; human evolvement has led to an increase in these gases; we should be better stewards of the environment, and create solutions for the reduction of our own carbon emission output. The environmental impact of ocean levels rising will be disastrous; animal habitats and ecosystems will be destroyed, agricultural lands will be lost, and we will need to plan for increased natural disasters like Katrina, and wildfires. Though there are many factors to consider on how to deal with global warming; one thing is certain; inaction would be the most irresponsible course of action for the future generations of the planet.