Climate change refers to long-term changes in the Earth’s climate, especially the rise in global temperatures caused mainly by human activities.
In simple words:
Climate change means the Earth is getting warmer, weather patterns are shifting, and extreme events like heat waves, floods, and storms are becoming more frequent.
Main Causes
- Burning fossil fuels (coal, petrol, diesel, natural gas) – releases carbon dioxide (CO₂)
- Deforestation – fewer trees to absorb CO₂
- Industrial activities – greenhouse gases from factories
- Agriculture – methane from livestock, rice fields
What Happens Because of Climate Change?
- Rising temperatures
- Melting glaciers and ice caps
- Rising sea levels
- More extreme weather (storms, droughts, heavy rains)
- Changing rainfall patterns
- Loss of plants, animals, coral reefs
Why Is It a Problem?
- Affects farming and food security
- Causes floods and droughts
- Impacts human health
- Damages homes, cities, and economies
- Threatens millions of species
What Can We Do?
- Use renewable energy (solar, wind)
- Plant trees
- Save electricity
- Reduce waste and plastic
- Use public transport, carpool, walk, or cycle
