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Factors that contribute to climate change - Coggle Diagram
Factors that contribute to climate change
Fossil Fuels
Burning coal, oil, and natural gas releases large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere.
Fossil fuels are used for electricity production, powering vehicles, and running industries.
The CO₂ released traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the rise in global temperatures.
Deforestation
Cutting down forests for agriculture, urban development, or timber reduces the number of trees that absorb CO₂.
Trees act as carbon sinks, storing CO₂, so deforestation increases the amount of CO₂ in the air.
It also destroys habitats, causing harm to biodiversity and disrupting natural ecosystems.
Agriculture
Raising livestock like cows and sheep produces methane, a greenhouse gas much stronger than CO₂.
Developers deforest areas to make room for cattle farming fields
The use of chemical fertilizers on crops releases nitrous oxide, another harmful greenhouse gas.
Overfarming can deplete nutrients in the soil, reducing its ability to store carbon and worsening climate change.
Industrial Emissions
Factories and industries release greenhouse gases, such as CO₂ and methane, during the production of goods.
Manufacturing materials like cement, steel, and chemicals requires burning fossil fuels and using energy.
Industrial pollution contributes significantly to global emissions and depletes natural resources.
Transportation
Cars, airplanes, trains, and ships burn gasoline or diesel, releasing CO₂ and other pollutants into the air.
The transportation sector accounts for a large portion of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Shifting to electric vehicles, biking, or public transit can reduce emissions and lessen the impact on the climate.
