What is Climate Change ?
Climate change is the rapid increase or decrease in the earth's climate. Throughout the rise of human activity in the mid 20th century scientist can observe the effects of different factors that effect the earth.
Effects of Climate Change
Since Climate Change is an Umberella term, climate change can affect multiple areas here are some of the few results.
The planet's average surface temperature has risen about 1.62 degrees Fahrenheit (0.9 degrees Celsius) since the late 19th century"-Nasa.com
"According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in 2015 there were 10 weather and climate disaster events in the United States—including severe storms, floods, drought, and wildfires—that caused at least $1 billion in losses. "Nrdc.com
What You Can Do
Many people hear about this but not many people actually do it. RECYCLE!, Swap old incandescent light bulbs for the new compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). They use only 25% as much electricity to give the same light. They last ten times longer. Turn off lights, TVs, computers, when you do not need them. You can help by growing your own vegetables and fruits. You can help by planting a tree. Your new plants and trees will help to remove the greenhouse gas CO2 from the air.
Countries that are helping a lot to tackle climate change, Most developed countries have agreed to significantly reduce their emissions, Since 2000, over 20 countries, including Denmark, Ukraine, Hungary, Ireland and France, have reduced their greenhouse gas emissions.
What happens if the global temperature increases?
if the world temperature rises by two degrees, mountain glaciers and rivers will start to disappear and mountainous regions will see more landslides, as the permafrost that held them together melts away. By 2100, sea levels could rise by a metre, displacing 10% of the world's population.
How much has global temperature increased?
According to an ongoing temperature analysis conducted by scientists at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), the average global temperature on Earth has increased by about 0.8° Celsius (1.4° Fahrenheit) since 1880.