Seas are rising, rainfall patterns are changing, and polar ice is disappearing (Swim, et al.)! Unfortunately, these are the sad realities currently present on our Earth and they are all the result of global warming. Through human actions, such as the use of fossil fuels and the destruction of forests, humans have altered the Earth's thermal balance and, as a result, have increased the temperature on Earth (Swim, et al.). Over the past decade, Earth's climate has increased as a direct result of the negative actions of Earth's inhabitants (Swim, et al.). Since humans have played a major role in increasing Earth's temperature, one of the only ways to solve the problem is through the humans who hurt it in the first place. Many people believe that climate change is a major problem and understand that it must be solved as soon as possible. However, most global citizens are not interested or engaged in learning how to reduce the impact of greenhouse gases and other harmful environmental practices (Gifford). Studies have determined that a person's psychology plays an important role in their beliefs and actions. According to Robert Gifford, “psychological barriers prevent behavioral choices that would facilitate environmental mitigation, adaptation, and sustainability. . 2011. “Dragons of Inaction: Psychological Barriers Limiting Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.” American Psychologist 66(4): 290–302. Leiserowitz, A., E. Maibach, and C. Roser-Renouf. 2010. Climate change in the American mind: Americans' beliefs and attitudes about global warming in January 2010. Yale University and George Mason University. New Credit: CT. Yale Project on Climate Change. Swimming, Janet K. et al. 2011. “Psychology's Contributions to Understanding and Addressing Global Climate Change.” American psychologist 66(4): 241–250.