Climate Change

What was the issue about?

Climate change is the term for a change in the world’s climate. It is how the earth is heating up and causing the ice to melt and water levels to rise.

What is causing the issue?

Climate change is caused by many different things. Production of greenhouse gases has a large impact on climate change because they increase air and ocean temperature. This is called global warming. The ocean can absorb greenhouse gases, but because there is so much of it, it makes the ocean acidic. Humans generate greenhouse gases through the burning of fossil fuels and using the resultant energy, clearing land and logging, food breakdown and sewerage and some industrial processes. Climate change is also caused by volcanic and meteorite activity as well as the movement of the continents on their tectonic plates.

Who is affected?

Everyone around the world is affected by climate change, but especially people in 3^rd world countries.

What can be done?

·         Cut down on fossil fuels

·         Consider using solar, wind or hydro power

·         Turn off lights and appliances when they are not needed

·         Plant trees in appropriate areas

·         Stop logging

·         Recycle