Learn about Climate Change!

What is the number one main cause of Climate Change which is supported by scientists?

Human expansion of 'greenhouse gases'.

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What are greenhouse gases?

A group of compounds that are able to trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth's surface warmer than it should be.

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Pollution also contributes to Climate Change. What can cause pollution?

Burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and gasoline to produce electricity and power our vehicles.

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What activities contributes the most to carbon emissions globally?

Agriculture, transport, forestry, energy supply

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Is it just man-made problems which can effect the climate?

No, so can natural events such as volcanic eruptions, changes in the Earth's orbit around the sun, thawing permafrost.

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What are greenhouse gases?

A group of compounds that are able to trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth's surface warmer than it should be.

Pollution also contributes to Climate Change. What can cause pollution?

What activities contributes the most to carbon emissions globally?

Is it just man-made problems which can effect the climate?

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