Climate Change

Climate change refers to significant and lasting alterations in the Earth’s climate patterns, primarily resulting from human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. It encompasses long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and weather patterns, which can lead to extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and shifts in ecosystems and biodiversity. Climate change is largely driven by the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which trap heat and alter natural climate systems. The term is often associated with the global effort to mitigate its impacts through international agreements, policy changes, and sustainable practices.