Climate Change
⭐ MasteredBurning fuels adds greenhouse gases that trap heat, making Earth warmer. This melts ice and changes weather.
The last decade has been among the warmest on record.
All about Climate Change
Climate change is a long-term shift in Earth's average temperature and weather patterns. Burning coal, oil and gas releases greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, which trap heat in the atmosphere and make the planet warmer.
Climate change melts ice, raises sea levels, changes rainfall patterns and makes extreme weather such as heatwaves and floods more likely. Reducing emissions, protecting forests and using clean energy are key ways to limit its effects.
Ice melts, seas rise, some places become drier and others get more storms and floods. Many people are working to reduce climate change by using cleaner energy, saving power and protecting forests.
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👀 What the animation shows
This animation shows greenhouse gases building up around the Earth and trapping heat. Watch how the planet warms and how the ice at the poles melts as the temperature rises.
Real-life uses of Climate Change
- Planning cities to cope with more floods and heat
- Choosing cleaner ways to travel and heat homes
- Protecting ecosystems that help absorb carbon
Frequently asked questions about Climate Change
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Weather is what happens day to day. Climate is the typical pattern of weather in a place over many years.
Is climate change caused by natural cycles?
Natural cycles exist, but the current warming is mainly caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels.
What can I do about climate change?
Save energy, walk or cycle more, eat less food waste, buy less and talk about the issue with your family.