Hazy Days Ahead

Good day Science English students! This week seems to be starting off quite hot; it is very sunny and bright outside as I write this. Although it is a holiday today, most universities have classes today due to the earthquake. Unfortunately, this can't be helped. We can sill enjoy the day, and look forward to the summer.

Speaking of summer, this summer may be hotter than usual. It seems that every year gets a little hotter, especially in Kyushu. I have heard that Kyushu must grow a different variety of rice than it used to. Many people think is due to global warming. In fact, Hokkaido, too, is now growing rice where it never used to. It, too, is getting warmer. The whole world seems to be getting warmer these days, and where it used to be colder in the north which lent itself to growing certain varieties of food, now the world is getting warmer and therefore those varieties can only move further north. This leads us all to wonder how the earth will be in 50 years time.

We also have to wonder what other environmental problems a hotter climate will lead to. Will the oceans change? Will forests become bleak and disappear? Will mountain streams become dried up? What will our water and food situation be like this summer? Well, this summer will probably be okay, and the next, the next, and the next. However, it is the future we really should be worrying about for our children and grandchildren.

In this week's class we will be finishing our discussion of pollution. Then we will begin to discuss ways in which we can alleviate pollution on the earth and in our small communities. Let's see what we can do!