Tokyo is the capital of Japan and is located next to Tokyo Bay. The city is located on a floodplain of 3 large rivers: Sumida, Ara, and the Edo river. With these water sources, animals migrate and largely depend on them to survive. However due to Climate Change, the river's flood several times and this eliminates the survival of many land animals. Along with the animals, the land is also struggling to produce. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival is being threatened due to the constant Climate Change. With these old traditions and Japanese customs being threatened, Tokyo is stepping up to make a change.
Climate Change has been happening in Tokyo since the Industrial Revolution. New factories and oil companies are one of the main causes and they don't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. With Northern Tokyo known for its large amounts of snow, global warming is causing major flooding in regions like the North. Being elevated 44 Meters above sea level, Tokyo is in real danger of the flooding. This is throwing the seasons into confusing patterns and having annual traditions threatened due to unpredictability. More and more Tsunamis and Earthquakes are occurring each year due to the constant changing CO2 levels, which is influencing the unpredictable weather. With these terrifying natural disasters happening due to Climate Change, people are rising to take action in fear of their lives. The citizens of Tokyo are stepping up to change these environmental concerns. Due to the large population, car pollution and chemical emissions are taking over Tokyo. The people have noticed this and have chosen to take action with the government in this matter. Their government has launched several projects to help educate the younger generations of school children about preserving the local environment. By teaching the community about preserving local forestry, and reducing the use of CO2, this helps the conservation of Biodiversity. To further improve their environment and Biodiversity issues,we have several suggestions. Awareness is key when dealing with environmental concerns. Tokyo should continue to develop new programs to educate and get people involved in the community in hopes of protecting Biodiversity. Decreasing the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere could be accomplished by having minimal factories that emit toxic gases. Using alternative transportation such as electric vehicles, biking, and walking should also be strongly encouraged. Lastly, population should be less congested, leaving room for wildlife and natural resources. By using these alternatives, the citizens of Tokyo can protect their Biodiversity and remain hopeful for a cleaner environment. By: Anastasia Gannon, and Macy Joyner
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