Generate an opening sentence for a persuasive essay about climate change.
"Climate change is an alarming issue that poses a significant threat to the future of our planet, and it is more important than ever to take immediate and decisive action to address it."
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Generate an opening sentence for a persuasive essay about climate change.

### Output:
"Climate change is an alarming issue that poses a significant threat to the future of our planet, and it is more important than ever to take immediate and decisive action to address it."