Why It Matters
Climate change refers to significant, long-term changes in the global climate. It's a phenomenon that is impacting every corner of the planet and affects ecosystems, weather patterns, and human life. As global temperatures rise due to increased greenhouse gas emissions, the implications are extensive and diverse. 🌿🌧️
Key Concepts
- Greenhouse Gases: These are gases such as CO2, CH4, and N2O that trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to global warming.
- Global Warming: The ongoing rise in global average temperature near Earth's surface, primarily due to human activities.
- Carbon Footprint: A measure of the total amount of carbon dioxide emissions directly and indirectly caused by an individual, organization, event, or product.