ANAHEIM,CA - In ‘Our Changing Earth: Why Climate Change Matters to Young People,’ 17-year-old student from Fairmount Preparatory Academy here, Arjun Marwaha addresses the issues of climate change most generations have not had to worry about as teens.The book was released on Amazon in January. As 250,000 people each year are estimated to lose their lives due to rapid climate change between 2030 and 2050,
along with the realization that not enough young people were aware of these potentially disastrous consequences, Marwaha decided the time to address these devastating issues is not when they arrive; the time to take action is when we still have enough time to prevent them from happening. The time to take action is now.
Marwaha became involved in speaking out about climate change after a brushfire nearly destroyed his home in October 2017. His research in climate change has led him to publish a paper in Yale Scientific Magazine and he took part in the March 15 climate strike in Los Angeles.
Marwaha believes everyone needs to be educated about the damage climate change can have on our planet and the human body: through rising temperatures and sea levels, ocean acidification, burning fossil fuels, and increased frequency of extreme weather events, among others. This can lead to a rise in climate-born illnesses from heat stress, air pollution, and water-borne diseases, but many are not aware about these illnesses unless they become infected. Marwaha directs his attention to further educate his own generation, as they have the know-how to make their voices heard, the power to make a lasting impact, and the drive to refuse to take no for an answer. Marwaha also provides scientific research and communication breakdowns that will help young people better understand the research and facts he provides in order to better educate them and inspire them to demand change. “Climate change is real and presents the greatest threat to humanity in the 21st century and beyond,” says Marwaha. “Youth knowledge about this subject now can help encourage action to save our planet. After all, there is no Planet B!”
Marwaha became involved in speaking out about climate change after a brushfire nearly destroyed his home in October 2017. His research in climate change has led him to publish a paper in Yale Scientific Magazine and he took part in the March 15 climate strike in Los Angeles.
Marwaha believes everyone needs to be educated about the damage climate change can have on our planet and the human body: through rising temperatures and sea levels, ocean acidification, burning fossil fuels, and increased frequency of extreme weather events, among others. This can lead to a rise in climate-born illnesses from heat stress, air pollution, and water-borne diseases, but many are not aware about these illnesses unless they become infected. Marwaha directs his attention to further educate his own generation, as they have the know-how to make their voices heard, the power to make a lasting impact, and the drive to refuse to take no for an answer. Marwaha also provides scientific research and communication breakdowns that will help young people better understand the research and facts he provides in order to better educate them and inspire them to demand change. “Climate change is real and presents the greatest threat to humanity in the 21st century and beyond,” says Marwaha. “Youth knowledge about this subject now can help encourage action to save our planet. After all, there is no Planet B!”
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