Climate Change. Global Warming.

What is climate change? Climate change refers to a significant change in weather patterns over a period of time. It is normal for the climate of the Earth to change significantly due to natural, geological forces; however, these changes typically take place over long periods of time. When the climate begins to change more rapidly, it may be due to the effects of human beings on the environment. This is a very serious issue, because the quickly changing climate can severely damage ecosystems all over the world, cause aberrant weather patterns and natural disasters, and interfere with the production of crops, interrupting supplies of food and causing famine.

What is global warming? Global warming is caused when greenhouse gases build up in the atmosphere, insulating the Earth and trapping excess heat. One of the most prominent greenhouse gases is carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is produced when fossil fuels such as coal and oil are burned. Tons of carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere from power plants and from motor vehicles. Another problem greenhouse gas is methane. Methane is even denser and has stronger insulating properties than carbon dioxide. A major producer of excess methane gas is the livestock industry. Methane is released into the atmosphere in high levels from the giant waste pools of industrial feedlots.

There are certain things that every day people can to do help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that are released into the atmosphere. First and foremost, driving less, or carpooling with a friend, is a great way to reduce your contribution to global warming. It is also a great idea to generally reduce the amount of energy you use in your home. Keeping the thermostat a few degrees lower in winter, making sure to turn off lights in rooms that are not being used, and unplugging appliances when they are not in use are all great ways to conserve energy. Lastly, eating less meat will also help to put a hold on climate change. Every little bit that each individual person does makes a difference.


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