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Factors that contribute to Climate Change, Dp5uHulXQAIsD1Z - Coggle Diagram
Factors that contribute to Climate Change
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Higher temperatures contribute to the melting of glaciers and polar ice caps, leading to rising sea levels. This is a threat to coastal communities and ecosystems.
Climate change is associated with an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, droughts, floods, and wildfires.
The Earth's average temperature is increasing, leading to changes in weather patterns, more frequent and intense heatwaves, and shifts in ecosystems due to the uses of things like factories which are a main source of the emissions
Deforestation
Trees play a crucial role in the water cycle by absorbing and releasing water through a process called transpiration. Deforestation damages this cycle, leading to changed patterns, smaller water availability, and increased chance of extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts.
Forests are home to a many plant and animal species. The destruction of these habitats leads to a loss of biodiversity. Changes in ecosystems disrupt their ability to adapt to changes and reduce their overall strength. This loss of biodiversity can have effects on the balance of ecosystems and its ability to store carbon.
Deforestation can trigger feedback loops that increase climate change. For example, as temperatures rise because of increased greenhouse gas emissions, it can lead to more frequent and severe forest fires.
Transportation
The expansion of cities and suburban areas often leads to more extensive transportation. This can lead to increased reliance on personal vehicles, longer commuting distances, and a higher energy consumption.
Building and maintaining transportation infrastructure, including roads and bridges, requires significant energy and resources. The emissions from these things contribute to the overall environmental impact of transportation.
Besides carbon dioxide, transportation also produces other greenhouse gases like methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O). Methane is released during the production and transport of fossil fuels, while nitrous oxide is produced through the combustion of fossil fuels and in vehicle engines.
Industrial Processes
Intensive agricultural practices often associated with industrial processes contribute to climate change through the release of nitrous oxide from things such as fertilizers and the methane emissions from animals.
Improper waste management practices in industries can lead to the release of methane. Additionally, the incineration of waste can release various pollutants, including GHGs.
The production of certain chemicals, in particularly the ones that release fossil fuels, can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. For example, certain industrial chemicals releases nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas.
