The work of modern educators is to irrigate deserts not to cut down jungles. “Uganda’s climatic changes have of late manifested class work that we deemed “impossible “during class time. According to Moran Uganda secondary school Atlas, “Uganda experiences four types of climate namely: Equatorial, Montana, Tropical and Semi-Arid.” The semi-Arid used climate, used to cover the smallest percentage in Uganda. Above all odds, it didn’t seem to seize the sinister feeling of desertification in Uganda in a matter of time but some signs have shown up in places like Nakasongola and Kabony. Of recent, the climate has changed drastically. Both wet and dry season has become unpredictable affecting agriculture the backbone of our economy severely.
These changes have been mainly caused by man’s activities on land. To mention, deforestation, industrialization, swamp reclamation and establishment of green houses. These are mainly due to increased demand for energy, timber, economy diversification but severely leaving the soil bare, affecting the absorption of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to pollution. The need for industrialization has led to emission of poisonous gases like carbon monoxide. These gases also called greenhouse gases, from a ‘blanket’ above the earth’s surface, allowing more UV light from the to penetrate and reach the earth’s surface thus leading to a raise in temperatures.
This situation can be averted by promoting afforestation, industries should build underground tunnels, where they can emit the exhaust fumes. This will not only prevent depletion of the ozone layer but also reduce the risk of diseases like: asthma, bronchitis and skin cancer. The use of aerosols can also be reduced instead of using a body spray one can opt for a deodorant that is even cheaper and harmless to the environment. Hair sprays can be replaced with different good hair oils that are even harmless to the environment. The government should work hand in hand with Global climate change Alliance, a program founded by the government of Ireland and the Royal Kingdom of Belgium. It has done a commendable job so far in Kiboga, Luweero, Mubende, Nakaseke, Nakasongola and Sembabule districts. They have sensitized people about the different causes of climate change and have provided them with water.
We ought to be modern educators of the young generation, when we are banished from the ace of the earth, we shall be sure to have left a legacy of environment conservation. With extraordinary enthusiasm, we should preserve our environment in the crystal of beauty, the Pearl of Africa.
