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    Climate Change: A

    Global Challenge
    Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today.
    It refers to long-term shifts in global or regional climate patterns, largely
    driven by human activities that release greenhouse gases into the
    atmosphere.

    AA by Allah Ditta
    The Science Behind Climate Change
    Greenhouse Effect Rising Temperatures Climate Models

    Greenhouse gases like carbon Global average temperatures Advanced climate models help
    dioxide and methane trap heat have increased by about 1.1°C scientists understand and
    in the atmosphere, causing the since the late 19th century, predict the complex patterns
    planet to warm over time. with the rate of warming of global climate change.
    accelerating in recent decades.
    Causes of Climate Change

    1 Burning Fossil Fuels 2 Deforestation


    The use of coal, oil, and natural gas for The clearing of forests reduces the planet's
    energy production is a major driver of ability to absorb and store carbon dioxide.
    climate change.

    3 Agriculture and Livestock 4 Industrial Processes


    Practices like rice cultivation and raising Certain industrial activities, such as the
    livestock release significant amounts of production of cement and chemicals, also
    methane, another potent greenhouse gas. contribute to climate change.
    Environmental Impacts of Climate
    Change

    Melting Ice Caps and Glaciers Extreme Weather Events


    Warmer temperatures are causing the rapid Climate change is increasing the frequency
    loss of ice in the Arctic and on glaciers and intensity of natural disasters like
    worldwide, leading to rising sea levels. hurricanes, heatwaves, droughts, and floods.

    Ecosystem Disruption Ocean Acidification


    Changing temperatures and precipitation The absorption of excess carbon dioxide is
    patterns are causing widespread damage to making the world's oceans more acidic,
    natural habitats and threatening biodiversity. harming marine life and ecosystems.
    Social and Economic Impacts
    Food and Water Scarcity 1
    Climate change is disrupting
    agricultural production and water
    supplies, leading to food and water 2 Displacement and Migration
    shortages in many regions. Rising sea levels, droughts, and other
    climate-related disasters are forcing
    people to flee their homes, leading to
    Economic Disruption 3 mass displacement and migration.
    The impacts of climate change, such as
    damage to infrastructure and
    disruption of supply chains, can have
    significant economic consequences.
    Mitigation Strategies

    Renewable Energy Efficiency Reforestation Carbon Capture


    Energy and Storage
    Improving energy Planting and
    Transitioning to clean, efficiency in buildings, protecting forests can Developing
    renewable energy transportation, and help absorb and store technologies to
    sources like solar, wind, industry can help more carbon dioxide capture and store
    and hydropower can reduce overall energy from the atmosphere. carbon dioxide
    significantly reduce consumption and emissions can help
    greenhouse gas emissions. mitigate climate
    emissions. change.
    Adaptation Strategies
    1 2 3

    Resilient Sustainable Ecosystem-based


    Infrastructure Agriculture Adaptation
    Building infrastructure that Adopting farming practices Using natural solutions like
    can withstand the impacts of that are more resilient to restoring wetlands and
    climate change, such as changing weather patterns, reforestation to help
    stronger buildings and such as drought-resistant communities adapt to the
    transportation networks. crops and precision irrigation. effects of climate change.
    A Call to Action
    Addressing the challenge of climate change requires a global,
    collaborative effort. By taking action through mitigation and adaptation
    strategies, we can work towards a more sustainable and resilient future for
    our planet and all its inhabitants.

    Together, we can make a difference and create a better world for


    generations to come.

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