Understanding Climate Change

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Greenhouse Effect

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of Earth due to trapped heat by atmospheric gases

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greenhouse gas from fossil fuel burning

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greenhouse gas from agriculture and livestock

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Fossil Fuels

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Deforestation

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of forests, reducing carbon absorption

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Ocean Acidification

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Sea Level Rise

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ice and thermal expansion increase ocean levels

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Coral Bleaching

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of colour in corals due to warmer waters

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Extreme Weather Events

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frequent heatwaves, droughts, floods, cyclones

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Renewable Energy

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wind, hydro; alternatives to fossil fuels