Facts about Climate Change by Aryan Doshi

 Facts about Climate Change

1. Climate Change a change in global or regional climate patterns, specifically a change in the mid to late 20th century and onwards. 
2. The main cause for recent climate change has been increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide made by fossil fuels. In short, human activity. 
3. Greenhouse gases are also the primary cause of Climate Change. They are gases that absorb heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. The sunlight passes through these gases but is unable to escape the atmosphere. 
4. Examples of Climate Change include rising sea levels, shrinking mountain glaciers, quicker ice melt in places like the Arctic or Antarctic, wild weather, higher temperatures, and more droughts.  
5. Paleoclimatology is the study of changes in climate throughout Earth’s history. This is significant because the history of the Earth helps predict the future and be prepared for possible changes in the climate. 
6. In 2018, there were 14 extreme-weather events, caused by climate change, resulting in a total of $1 Billion in damages. 
7. Heatwaves are examples of weather events that climate change has affected or made worse. The amount of people exposed to heat waves has increased by 125 million since the beginning of the century. 
8. The average temperature has risen 2.12o F since the 19th century. The warmest years to record are 2016 and 2020, both relatively recent. 
9. Many corporations and groups are fighting Climate Change. A salient group is called the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which was formed in 1988 to collect and assess evidence on climate change. Following them can also help gain a perspective on the severity of Climate Change. 
10. A way to reduce climate change is to use renewable energy. For example, using solar panels instead of standard electric energy. This also may be cost-efficient for many people. Additionally, buying only food you eat will help. Lastly, using a fuel-efficient vehicle. 

Overall, Climate Change is an important topic that I believe people should pay attention to. It is not a debatable topic on its existence, because there is more than enough evidence. People should learn ways to fix their lifestyle to reduce climate change (https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming). 

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