Ilmastoiduilla

Ilmastoiduilla, also known as climate change, refers to long-term alterations in statistical distribution of weather patterns over multiple decades or longer. These changes include increases in average temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and more frequent and severe weather events. The primary cause of climate change is the increase in greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and nitrous oxide, which trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

The scientific consensus is that climate change is primarily driven by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities release large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, leading to a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect. This effect is natural and essential for life on Earth, as it keeps the planet warm enough to support life. However, the enhanced greenhouse effect caused by human activities is causing the Earth's temperature to rise at an unprecedented rate.

The impacts of climate change are widespread and severe. They include rising sea levels, increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves, droughts, and storms, changes in precipitation patterns, and disruptions to ecosystems and biodiversity. These changes pose significant threats to human societies, economies, and the environment. Mitigating climate change requires global cooperation and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to renewable energy sources, and adapt to the impacts of climate change.