CLIMATE CHANGE_080835 by Lovely Mae .pdf

Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions over decades or longer. It is primarily driven by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas), deforestation, and industrial activities that release large amounts of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. These gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O), trap heat from the sun and cause the planet’s average temperature to rise, leading to a range of environmental impacts.
Climate change is a major and pressing issue driven mostly by human activities such as fossil fuel combustion and deforestation. It has far-reaching consequences, including increased extreme weather, increasing sea levels, and ecosystem changes. These changes endanger biodiversity, human health, and the global economy while adversely hurting vulnerable populations. Addressing climate change necessitates worldwide collaboration and quick action to cut greenhouse gas emissions, convert to renewable energy, and promote sustainable practices. It also entails investing in climate resilience and adaptation techniques to protect our ecosystem and leave a livable Earth for future generations. Together, efforts at all levels from individual actions to international policies are critical to effectively combating and mitigating the effects of climate change.

1. CLIMATE
CHANGE
LOVELY MAE B. LOPEZ
BSED-SOCIAL STUDIES 3-2

2. Climate Change
Itreferstolong-termchangesintemperature,
precipitation,andotheratmosphericconditions
overdecadesorlonger.Itisprimarilydrivenby
humanactivities,particularlytheburningoffossil
fuels(coal,oil,andnaturalgas),deforestation,and
industrialactivitiesthatreleaselargeamountsof
greenhousegases(GHGs)intotheatmosphere.
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3. Burning fossil fuels for electricity,
transportation, and industry is the largest
source of emissions.
Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE

4. Cutting down forests decreases the Earth’s
capacity to absorb CO2, worsening the
greenhouse effect.
Deforestation
CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE

5. Agriculture practices, especially livestock
farming, contribute to methane emissions.
Fertilizer use also releases nitrous oxide.
Agriculture
CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE

6. Cement production, chemical industries,
and other manufacturing directly cause
greenhouse emissions.
Industrial Processes
CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE

7. Landfills release methane, a potent
greenhouse gas, due to the breakdown of
organic materials in anaerobic conditions.
Waste Managemen t
CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE

8. EVIDENCE OF CLIMATE
CHANGE
Global
Temperature Rise
Ocean Warming Sea Level Rise Extreme Weather
Events
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9. IMPACTS OF CLIMATE
CHANGE
Environmental
Impacts
Changes in ecosystems,
biodiversity loss, coral
bleaching, migration
patterns, and increased
extinction risks for species.
Agriculture and
Food Security
Shifts in growing seasons,
reduced crop yields, and more
frequent crop failures due to
extreme weather events and
changing climatic conditions.
This threatens food security,
especially in vulnerable
regions.
Water Resources
Increased evaporation,
changes in precipitation
patterns, and shrinking water
supplies in some regions,
could lead to water shortages
and conflicts over water
resources.
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10. IMPACTS OF CLIMATE
CHANGE
Human Health
Increased heatwaves, the
spread of vector-borne
diseases (such as malaria and
dengue), respiratory issues
due to air pollution, and
impacts on mental health from
extreme weather events.
Economic Costs
Damage to infrastructure,
disruption of trade, and
increased costs related to
disaster response and
adaptation measures.
Migration and
Displacement
Rising sea levels, droughts,
and other climate-related
disasters are forcing millions
of people to leave their
homes, creating climate
refugees.
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11. MITIGATION STRATEGIES
Transition to
Renewable Energy
Reforestation and
Afforestation
Reducing reliance on fossil
fuels by expanding
renewable energy sources
like solar, wind, hydro, and
geothermal. The clean
energy transition is key to
lowering emissions.
Planting trees and restoring
degraded forests to absorb
more carbon from the
atmosphere.
Energy Efficiency
Carbon Capture and
Storage (CCS)
Technologies that capture
CO2 emissions from power
plants and other sources
and store it underground or
in other secure locations.
Improving energy efficiency
in homes, buildings,
industries, and other
transportation systems.

12. MITIGATION STRATEGIES
Sustainable Agriculture
Enhance Waste
Management
Reducing emissions from
agriculture by improving
practices, reducing food
waste, and shifting diets
towards lower-emission
food.
Increase recycling rates,
compost organic waste, and
develop technologies to
convert waste into energy.
Support Climate-
Friendly Policies
Increase Public Awareness
and Education
Integrate climate change
into school curriculums and
public awareness
campaigns and involve
communities in local
sustainability initiatives.
Participate in global climate
agreements like the Paris
Accord, and implement and
enforce local climate
policies and building codes.

13. ADAPTATION
STRATEGIES
Infrastructure Resilience
Designing and building infrastructure to withstand extreme weather events
and sea-level rise.
Water Management
Implementing water conservation techniques, improving irrigation efficiency,
and managing water resources to handle changing precipitation patterns.
Disaster Risk Reduction
Preparing communities for extreme weather through early warning systems,
disaster planning, and resilient community-building practices.
Agricultural Adaptation
Developing drought-resistant crops, shifting planting dates, and diversifying
crop yields.
Health Preparedness
Strengthening public health systems to deal with climate-related health risks
such as heatwaves, air pollution, and diseases.

14. Climate change is a major and pressing issue driven mostly by
human activities such as fossil fuel combustion and deforestation.
It has far-reaching consequences, including increased extreme
weather, increasing sea levels, and ecosystem changes. These
changes endanger biodiversity, human health, and the global
economy while adversely hurting vulnerable populations.
Addressing climate change necessitates worldwide collaboration
and quick action to cut greenhouse gas emissions, convert to
renewable energy, and promote sustainable practices. It also
entails investing in climate resilience and adaptation techniques to
protect our ecosystem and leave a livable Earth for future
generations. Together, efforts at all levels from individual actions
to international policies are critical to effectively combating and
mitigating the effects of climate change.
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SUMMARY

15. Climate change is a
terrible problem, and it
needs to be solved. It
deserves to be a huge
priority.
Bill Gates
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