Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The most significant contributors to global warming are the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas), deforestation, and various industrial processes.
Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases, trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, leading to the enhanced greenhouse effect. This trapped heat results in a gradual rise in global temperatures, causing widespread and far-reaching impacts.
Consequences of global warming include rising sea levels, more frequent and severe heatwaves, changes in precipitation patterns, melting ice caps and glaciers, and disruptions to ecosystems and biodiversity. Mitigating global warming involves reducing greenhouse gas emissions, transitioning to renewable energy sources, and implementing sustainable practices across various sectors to curb the adverse effects on the planet’s climate. International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to unite nations in the common goal of limiting global temperature increases and addressing climate change.
