Climate Change

Climate change refers to significant and lasting alterations in the Earth’s climate, primarily due to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. This phenomenon is characterized by shifts in temperature, precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, droughts, and floods. The rise in greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide and methane, leads to the greenhouse effect, trapping heat in the atmosphere and causing global temperatures to rise. Climate change affects ecosystems, sea levels, and biodiversity, posing challenges to water supply, food security, and health. It serves as a critical global issue, necessitating urgent action to mitigate its impacts and adapt to its consequences.