climate_change_presentation_text_only.pptx

Slide 1: Introduction to Climate Change

• Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.

• Mainly caused by human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels.

Slide 2: The Greenhouse Effect

• Greenhouse gases trap heat in Earth's atmosphere.

• Key gases: CO₂, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor.

1. Climate Change: Understanding the Crisis

2. Introduction to Climate Change • Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. • Mainly caused by human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels.

3. The Greenhouse Effect • Greenhouse gases trap heat in Earth's atmosphere. • Key gases: CO₂, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor.

4. Human Activities Driving Climate Change • Fossil fuel combustion (coal, oil, gas). • Deforestation and land use changes. • Industrial processes and agriculture.

5. Rising Global Temperatures • Global temperatures have risen by over 1°C since pre-industrial times. • Consequences include melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and heatwaves.

6. Impacts on Weather Patterns • Increased frequency and severity of storms, floods, and droughts. • Altered seasonal cycles and rainfall distribution.

7. Effects on Ecosystems • Coral bleaching and ocean acidification. • Habitat loss and species extinction risks.

8. Societal and Economic Consequences • Threats to food and water security. • Displacement and climate refugees. • Economic losses from climate disasters.

9. Climate Change Mitigation • Reducing emissions through clean energy. • Enhancing carbon sinks like forests and soils. • International cooperation (e.g., Paris Agreement).

10. Adaptation Strategies • Building climate-resilient infrastructure. • Early warning systems for disasters. • Sustainable agricultural practices.

11. Call to Action • Every individual has a role to play. • Reduce, reuse, recycle. • Support climate-friendly policies and initiatives.

12. Together, we can make a difference.