Civil rights leader Mahatma Gandhi wrote, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” In today’s society, there is so much that I want to change about the world, but I don’t have the means or power to do so. When asked what I would change about the world, I had to think very hard about which ones I thought were the most important. The problems that I found were the most important were the ones that had a rising effect in our society today. The issues that I would change about the world if I could are prejudice, the fear of war and the pollution humans create on Earth. People need to become more aware of the damage being done and the money spent on these horrible wars that only bring pain and sorrow.
The pollution people can have a severe health impact on humans. If you are exposed to very high air pollutants, you may experience irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, wheezing, coughing, and breathing problems and have a greater risk of heart attacks. I want this to change to influence people to use electric cars or go to carpools, so air pollution is less.
War can affect humans, too, because there is lots of death and destruction. War is also costly, and many lose because of financial loss. There is also a lot of destruction in both nations. I would ask both countries to stop fighting and create a peace treaty. It is hard to change with war as it is something that everyday people cannot control, but you can do a few simple things to become involved.
A significant step is to become involved in today’s politics and be aware of who you are voting for. A way to help those affected by war is to donate any money, old clothes, toys, and perishable food to any significant organization. Major organizations create safe spaces for children to help children get a start in going back to school.
These are the problems I would change: fear of war and the pollution humans create on Earth. And I would help change it by using the actions listed above, like donating money, toys, and food. There are multiple ways to help and contribute to others and help save a couple of lives. I hope everyone can contribute and help those who help us and stop these problems.