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Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature, weather patterns, and ecosystems due to human activities, especially carbon emissions.
Eco-anxiety is a psychological response to the climate crisis, especially felt by younger generations who fear for the planet’s future. It affects millions globally, leading to feelings of helplessness and despair.
Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, causing global warming. These gases have reached record levels, significantly contributing to climate change.
Biodiversity, or the variety of life on Earth, is essential for ecosystem health. Healthy ecosystems provide food, medicine, and clean air. However, global biodiversity loss is accelerating, with species disappearing at rates not seen before.
Renewable energy comes from sources that are naturally replenishing, such as wind, solar, and hydropower
Global warming refers to the long-term rise in Earth’s average temperature due to human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels that release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere as a result of human activities, typically measured in terms of CO₂ equivalents.
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are major contributors to climate change. Our continued dependence on them for energy and transportation has led to an increase in harmful emissions.
Deforestation is the large-scale removal of forests, often to make way for agriculture or urban development. This contributes to climate change by reducing the planet’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
Biodiversity loss refers to the decline in the variety of life on Earth, including species extinction and ecosystem degradation. This is worsened by climate change, which disrupts habitats and food chains.
Climate justice is the idea that those who contribute least to climate change are often the most affected by its impacts. It calls for fair solutions that protect vulnerable communities and ecosystems.
Climate adaptation refers to adjusting our lifestyles, infrastructure, and policies to better cope with the effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels or more extreme weather events.
Mitigation involves reducing or preventing the release of greenhouse gases to slow down climate change. It includes actions like transitioning to clean energy and increasing energy efficiency.
The Paris Agreement is a global pact aimed at limiting global temperature rise to below 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels. Countries around the world have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Ocean acidification occurs when carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is absorbed by seawater, causing the water to become more acidic. This threatens marine life, particularly coral reefs and shellfish.
Extreme weather events like hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change. These events can cause widespread damage to communities, ecosystems, and economies.
Climate migration refers to the movement of people who are forced to leave their homes due to climate-related impacts like flooding, drought, or rising sea levels. This phenomenon is expected to increase in the coming years.
The Climate Clock shows the time left to limit global warming to 1.5°C
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