Climate change is a long-term alteration in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. The world is currently experiencing a drastic change in temperature. This change can be felt in tropical climate zones where the climate is getting hotter every day. The change in global temperatures and precipitation over time is due to natural variability or human activity. It is also caused by the accumulation of greenhouse effects (Arrhenius, 1896). Should we, as humans, let this problem get worse? Climate change will affect everything, including humans, flora, fauna and the environment. One of the effects of climate change is how it will affect people. Climate change will have a huge impact on people's health. People's health will be affected primarily by air pollution and respiratory problems will be most at risk of health effects. The increase in mold and pollen due to rising temperatures could also cause respiratory problems such as asthma in some people. If the effects of climate change become worse than they are today, people around the world will face serious problems. Food safety will be affected and therefore diseases can easily be transmitted. Food- or waterborne diseases are contracted by eating or drinking. For example, hepatitis A is a viral disease that interferes with the functioning of the liver. It can spread through consumption of food or water contaminated with fecal matter (CIA World Factbook, 2011). In addition to contracting hepatitis A, people around the world can potentially contract hepatitis E, bacterial diarrhea, and typhoid fever. Climate change will also have an impact on the financial situation... middle of paper ... ...species of flora and fauna are unlikely to have time to adapt to this warming or to adapt their ranges to keep pace with changing climate zones. To put things in conclusion, global warming is already disrupting millions of people's lives on a daily basis in the form of destructive weather conditions and habitat loss (Houghton, 2007). What is already happening is just the tip of the melting iceberg, because it is our children and grandchildren who could suffer the most from the effects of climate change. The effects of climate change will likely be severe and irreparable. If we do not reduce the rate of climate change, hundreds of millions of people could be exposed to famine, water shortages, extreme weather and a 20-30% loss of plant and animal species. While humankind has the ability to destroy the planet, we can also help protect and sustain it.