Global Warming

The term "global warming" describes the gradual rise in the planet's average surface temperature brought on by the atmospheric build-up of greenhouse gases. The burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas), deforestation, and industrial processes, which release significant amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, are some of the main human activities that contribute to this problem. The Earth is surrounded by greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide that work as a blanket to trap heat and prevent it from escaping into space.

Effects:                    Wide-ranging and having an effect on many different components of the Earth's systems, including the atmosphere, oceans, ecosystems, and human societies, are the effects of global warming.      Rise in Temperature:

  Over the past ten years, the world's temperatures have been rising. As a result, heatwaves have become more frequent and powerful over the world, frequently shattering records for high temperatures.    Melting Glaciers and Ice Sheets:

                                  In polar regions like the Arctic and Antarctica, the melting of glaciers and ice sheets has sped up. This causes sea levels to rise, endangering coastal ecosystems and communities.     Sea Level Rise:

                              Ocean water expands as a result of a rise in global temperatures and glaciers melt, raising the sea level. Increased coastal flooding, erosion, and hazards to low-lying islands and coastal communities are the outcome of this.

                            Ocean acidification is brought on by the oceans' absorption of too much carbon dioxide. This has detrimental effects on marine life, especially on creatures like coral reefs and shellfish that have calcium carbonate shells and skeletons.

Extreme weather phenomena, such as hurricanes, typhoons, droughts, and major rainfall events, have become more frequent and more severe. These occurrences may have disastrous effects on infrastructure, agriculture, and local communities.