Understanding Climate Change

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.

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What are the natural causes of climate change?

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Natural causes include changes in the sun’s activity or large volcanic eruptions.

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What has been the main driver of climate change since the 1800s?

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Human activities, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas.

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What do burning fossil fuels generate?

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Greenhouse gas emissions that trap the sun’s heat and raise temperatures.

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What are the main greenhouse gases causing climate change?

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Carbon dioxide and methane.

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What are some sources of carbon dioxide emissions?

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Using gasoline for driving a car, coal for heating a building, clearing land, and cutting down forests.

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What are major sources of methane emissions?

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Agriculture, oil and gas operations.

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Which sectors are among the main contributors to greenhouse gases?

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Energy, industry, transport, buildings, agriculture, and land use.