Climate Change

Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the Earth’s climate patterns, particularly those related to temperature, precipitation, and wind. It is primarily driven by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, which increase the concentration of greenhouse gases (like carbon dioxide and methane) in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, leading to a rise in global temperatures, erratic weather events, rising sea levels, and shifts in ecosystems. Climate change has far-reaching effects on the environment, economies, and societies, impacting food security, health, and livelihoods.