loftslagshækkun
Loftslagshækkun is a term describing the long-term increase in the Earth's average surface temperature and associated changes in the climate system. The word combines loftslag (climate) with hækkun (increase). In practice, it is closely linked to global warming and climate change, the result of enhanced greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere and other forcings.
Causes: The main drivers are anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide from burning
Measurement: Evidence comes from instrumental records, paleoclimate data and climate models. Global mean surface temperature has
Impacts: Warming affects weather extremes, precipitation patterns, ecosystems, agriculture, and human health. Regions experience more intense
Responses: Mitigation aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and remove CO2 from the atmosphere, while adaptation