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Learn about Climate Change — Simply Explained
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in global temperatures and weather patterns. While natural cycles exist, human activities — primarily burning fossil fuels — have dramatically accelerated warming since the Industrial Revolution by releasing greenhouse gases that trap heat in our atmosphere like a thickening blanket.
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What are greenhouse gases?+
Greenhouse gases like CO₂ and methane act like a blanket around Earth, trapping heat from the sun. Small amounts are natural and necessary, but human activity has increased concentrations to dangerous levels.
How much has the Earth warmed?+
Global average temperature has risen about 1.1°C (2°F) since pre-industrial times. This may sound small, but even 1–2 degrees causes drastic changes in weather patterns, ice sheets, and sea levels.
What can individuals do about climate change?+
Reducing energy consumption, eating less meat, using public transport, and supporting clean energy policies all help. But systemic change — government and corporate action — is the most impactful lever.
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