Climatic changes, its causes, effects, and solutions.
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CLIMATE CHANGE ANIL LEO
C hange of climate that is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity, altering the composition of the global atmosphere. Climate change is one of the biggest crises facing humanity . Climate change means the change in the climatic activities & in atmospheric levels.
CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE Changes in suns energy and slow changes in earth’s orbit. Changes in ocean circulation. Human activities – burning fossil fuels, deforestation, building developments in cities. Greenhouse gases – excess carbon dioxide from burning fuels and clearing forest. Global warming
IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGES Intense drought, storm Rising sea levels, melting glaciers Natural calamities – earthquake, cyclones, flood Hazardous diseases – cancer from radiations, incurable allergies. Wildfires
Acid rain Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids .
Helps people and nature adapt to a changing climate Advances policies to fight climate change- ( COP Paris by UNFCCC ) Combats deforestation Introduce automobiles with new fuel system which reduces 90% pollution Engages with businesses to reduce carbon emissions Protecting forests Make others aware about the problem Invest in renewable energies