Climate Change
Causes
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Deforestation
Industrialization & Fossil Fuel combustion
Rapid industrialization of countries had led to increased fossil fuel consumption
Burning Coal, Oil and Natural Gas for energy production contributes significantly to the Greenhouse Effect.
Rapid increase of industries such as Power Plants and Transportation
Human Activities such as Fossil Fuel burning releases gases like CO2, Methane
CO2
Released from deforestation
Methane
Released from livestock and agricultural practices
Clearing of forests for landspace
Trees absorb CO2 from atmosphere for photosynthesis
Deforestation reduces amount of CO2 absorbed by trees resulting in an increase in Greenhouse Gas Concentrations
Impacts
Rising Global Temperature
Extreme Weather Events
Human Health Impacts
Rising Temperatures contribute to spread of diseases such as Malaria and the Dengue Fever
Heat Waves can cause heat-related illnesses and deaths
Disruptions to ecosystems can impact the availability of nutritious food which can result in mass malnutrition
Warm Temperatures provide more energy for extreme weather events such as storms
Can cause severe weather events such as Hurricanes, Floods and Wildfires
Affects Ecosystems, Weather Patterns and Human Health
Heatwaves can become more frequent and intense which poses risks to populations
the melting of Glaciers and Ice Caps can cause sea levels to rise and land to flood. One famous example is Venice which experiences frequent flooding or 'Acqua Alta'
Mitigation Stragies
Renewable Energy Sources
Sources such as Solar, Wind & Hydropower is crucial to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
These sources sustainable and do not produce harmful emissions
Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Farming Practices such as organic farming can reduce Agricultural Emissions
Eco-Friendly Transportation
Encouraging the usage of public transportation, electric vehicles and investing in infrastructure for walking and cycling
Reducing the reliance of fossil fuel powered vehicles can lead to an increase in transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions