As time progresses, the detrimental effects of climate change are continuing to affect humanity at an alarming rate. Sea levels are rising, air pollution is increasing, species are going extinct, and the fossil fuels that humans burn for energy are eventually going to be expended. This is not a time to reject the idea of climate change and continue down a path of inaction. In most instances, the reason for global inaction is a resistance against lifestyle changes. People do not want to make the changes necessary to combat climate change, and many people believe that their individual actions will not make a difference. Recycling takes too much time and effort, converting to renewable energy is too difficult and expensive, and tuning the lights off when leaving a room is pointless. This way of thinking is extremely flawed and is the reason why environmental trends are continuing on their current trajectory. The truth is that each individual action is meaningful, and a combined effort across the globe will lead to reduced emissions and a decrease in pollution. However, individual action has a limit to the impact it can make on climate change. In order to make great advancements towards a better future, there will need to be international cooperation. This requires the government and international committees to pass legislation that puts restrictions on the fossil fuel industry. While this seems like a simple solution, the reason why these restrictions have not been implemented in the past is because of money. The world as a whole needs to prioritize the health of the planet and its inhabitants over financial incentives. Until this is achieved, conditions are only going to worsen, and future generations may never get to experience the beauty of our planet.