Climate Change

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the Earth's climate, particularly an increase in temperature due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is a natural process where certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm enough to support life. However, human activities have intensified this effect, leading to global warming.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation. Major greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor.

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What is ocean acidification?

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Ocean acidification is the process by which the ocean becomes more acidic due to increased levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, which dissolves in seawater.

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How does ocean acidification affect marine life?

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Ocean acidification can harm marine life by affecting the ability of organisms like corals and shellfish to build their shells and skeletons, leading to reduced biodiversity and ecosystem health.

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What is the impact of climate change on coral reefs?

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Climate change leads to coral bleaching, which occurs when corals expel the algae living in their tissues due to stress from rising temperatures, resulting in the loss of color and vital nutrients.

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What percentage of the world's coral has been lost in the past 30 years?

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Approximately 50% of the world's coral has been lost in the past 30 years.

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What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?

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The primary cause of the greenhouse effect is increased carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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Which gas contributes the most to the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the gas that contributes the most to the greenhouse effect.

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What are the consequences of global warming?

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Consequences of global warming include rising sea levels, more frequent and severe weather events, loss of biodiversity, and disruptions to ecosystems and agriculture.

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