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Climate change refers to long-term alterations in Earth's climate patterns, primarily driven by human activities that increase greenhouse gases. The greenhouse effect, exacerbated by emissions from burning fossil fuels and deforestation, leads to global warming with significant impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, and water supplies. Solutions include reducing emissions through renewable energy and adaptation strategies, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making and community involvement.

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Climate Change Notes

Climate change refers to long-term alterations in Earth's climate patterns, primarily driven by human activities that increase greenhouse gases. The greenhouse effect, exacerbated by emissions from burning fossil fuels and deforestation, leads to global warming with significant impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, and water supplies. Solutions include reducing emissions through renewable energy and adaptation strategies, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making and community involvement.

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Climate Change
What is Climate Change
Climate change means long-term changes in Earth's usual temperature, rainfall, wind and other climate
patterns. Natural factors affect climate, but modern warming is strongly influenced by human activities that
increase greenhouse gases.

Key idea Short note

Renewable / natural A resource replenished naturally

Sustainable use Using resources without unnecessary long-term damage

Human responsibility Technology and choices affect environmental outcomes


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Climate Change — Greenhouse Effect


Greenhouse Effect
The greenhouse effect is a natural process that keeps Earth warm enough for life. Gases such as carbon
dioxide, methane and water vapour absorb and re-emit heat. Extra greenhouse gases strengthen this effect
and cause additional warming.
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Climate Change — Main Causes


Main Causes
Burning coal, oil and gas releases carbon dioxide. Deforestation reduces carbon storage, while agriculture,
industry and waste can release methane and other greenhouse gases.
Page 4

Climate Change — Evidence


Evidence
Scientists study temperature records, glaciers, sea level, ocean heat and other measurements. Multiple
independent lines of evidence show that Earth is warming.
Page 5

Climate Change — Impacts


Impacts
Climate change can increase heat extremes, alter rainfall patterns, contribute to glacier and ice-sheet loss,
and affect ecosystems, agriculture, water supplies and human communities.
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Climate Change — Oceans


Oceans
Oceans absorb much of the excess heat in the climate system. They also absorb carbon dioxide, which
contributes to ocean acidification. Warming seas can affect marine ecosystems and coral reefs.
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Climate Change — Solutions


Solutions
Mitigation reduces greenhouse-gas emissions through renewable energy, efficiency, cleaner transport, forest
protection and other measures. Adaptation helps communities prepare for impacts that cannot be avoided.
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Climate Change — Renewable Energy


Renewable Energy
Solar, wind, hydropower and other renewable sources can provide energy with much lower direct
greenhouse-gas emissions than fossil fuels. Energy storage and stronger electricity systems can help
integrate variable renewable power.
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Climate Change — Role of Students


Role of Students
Students can learn about climate science, reduce unnecessary waste, save energy, use resources
responsibly and participate in school environmental activities. Individual actions matter most when combined
with wider community and policy changes.
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Climate Change — Conclusion


Conclusion
Climate change is a complex global challenge requiring science, technology, cooperation and responsible
decisions. Understanding causes, evidence, impacts and solutions helps people make informed choices.

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