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🌎 Climate Change
Introduction
Climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other elements of the Earth's climate system.
Key Concepts:
- Greenhouse Gases (GHGs): Carbon dioxide (CO₂), Methane (CH₄), Nitrous oxide (N₂O), and water vapor trap heat in the atmosphere.
- Global Warming: The rise in Earth’s average surface temperature due to GHGs.
Causes of Climate Change
1. Natural Causes
- Volcanic Eruptions: Release ash and gases.
- Ocean Currents: Affect climate patterns.
2. Human Activities
- Burning Fossil Fuels: Increases CO₂ levels.
- Deforestation: Reduces CO₂ absorption.
- Agriculture: Produces methane and nitrous oxide.
Effects of Climate Change
1. Environmental Effects
- Rising Sea Levels: Increased flooding and habitat loss.
- Extreme Weather: More frequent hurricanes, droughts, and heatwaves.
- Biodiversity Loss: Species extinction and habitat destruction.
2. Economic Effects
- Damage to Infrastructure: Increased repair costs due to disasters.
- Agricultural Impact: Crop failures and food insecurity.
Responses to Climate Change
1. Mitigation Strategies
- Transition to Renewable Energy: Solar, wind, and hydroelectric.
- Energy Efficiency: Improving appliances and infrastructure.
- Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Reducing atmospheric CO₂.
2. Adaptation Strategies
- Building Resilience: Infrastructure designed to withstand climate impacts.
- Sustainable Agriculture: Practices that conserve resources.
Conclusion
Addressing climate change requires global collaboration and sustainable practices. Individual actions combined with government and policy initiatives can lead to significant progress.
Keywords:
- Climate Change
- Greenhouse Gases
- Global Warming
- Mitigation
- Adaptation
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