Understanding Climate Change

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Climate Change

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Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

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Greenhouse Gases

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Gases like CO2 and CH4 that trap heat in the atmosphere.

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Fossil Fuels

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Natural fuels like coal, oil, and gas formed from ancient organisms.

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Global Warming

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Increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases.

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Melting Ice Caps

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Result of rising global temperatures causing polar ice to melt.

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Renewable Energy

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Energy from sources that are naturally replenishing like solar and wind.

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Carbon Footprint

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Total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual or organization.

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"The Earth is what we all have in common."

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Famous quote by Wendell Berry emphasizing shared responsibility for the planet.

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Deforestation

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The removal of trees, which increases CO2 levels and contributes to climate change.

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Paris Agreement

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International treaty to limit global warming to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.