Climate – refers to the usual weather of a Greenhouse gases

place. It pertains to how the atmosphere Greenhouse gases are gases in the
“behaves” over relatively long periods of earth’s atmosphere that trap heat.
time. Major gases include carbon dioxide,
methane, nitrous oxide, and various
Climate change – is a change in the synthetic chemicals. Carbon dioxide
pattern of weather, and related changes in is widely reported as the most
the oceans. important anthropogenic greenhouse
gas because it currently accounts for
The difference between climate change
the greatest portion of the warming
and global warming
associated with human activities.
“global warming” refers to the rise in global
temperatures due mainly to the increasing Effects of climate change:
concentrations of greenhouse gases in the 1. Rising sea levels
atmosphere. “climate change” refers to the Due to the added water from
increasing change in the measure of climate melting ice sheets and glaciers,
over a long period of time. and the expansion of sweater as
it warms.
Causes of climate change: 2. Shrinking mountain glaciers
Occurs as the climate changes
1. Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil
and warms, resulting in the
and electricity, heat, and
melting of mountain glaciers.
transportation is the primary source
3. Loss of wildlife biodiversity
of human generated emissions.
4. Land degradation
2. Deforestation forests absorb huge
Soil moisture reductions can
amounts of carbon dioxide from the
increase the demand in irrigation
air, and release oxygen back into it.
in agriculture, resulting in lower
Thus, if more trees are cut without
yields and possibly
being replaced, only less amount of
desertification, with potentially
carbon dioxide will be absorbed,
catastrophic consequences fro
thus, leaving more carbon dioxide in
food production.
the atmosphere.
Effects of climate change on
3. Farming – animal eating habits can
wildlife
contribute towards climate change.
The major effect of climate
Like us, when cows eat, methane( a
change on wildlife is the fact that
type of greenhouse gas) builds up in
It causes the species to suffer
their digestive system and is
due to climate affecting their
released in a form of…Burp!
habitats.
4. Gas emissions takes up the vast
Affected animals
majority of carbon dioxide, it also
1. Polar animals
contains small amounts of methane
Their icy natural habitat is
and nitrous oxide. Gas emissions
melting in the warmer
are mostly emitted from vehicles,
temperature.
fossil fuels, electricity, heat and
more.
 2. Apes (orangutans)
Commonly found in the rainforest In
Indonesia. Are under threat as their
habitat is being cut down.
3. Sea animals
The food that seals, sea lions, whales,
and dolphins rely on has been proven to
shift sites owing to warmer water.
3. Plant more trees
By planting more trees can help
lessen greenhouse gases therefore
lessens climate change.
4. Raising awareness
Increases enthusiasm and support,
promotes self-mobilisation and
action.

How does climate change affect the Philippine programs on climate

planet and people? change:
The planet would experience more
natural occurrences as a result of
climate change owing to warmer
environment, such as:
 More rainfall
 Changing seasons
 Shrinking ice
 Rising sea levels
Some of the farmers who farm the food
we consume every day are the most
affected. Farmers may resort to
employing less expensive pesticides to
boos their crops and make more money.
 CCC’s flagship capacity
building program
 Communities for
resilience(CORE)
 People’s survival fund(PSF)
 Comprehensive integrated
climate change adaptation and
resilience program for the
indigenous people

Ways to prevent climate change

1. Save energy

Using less energy makes air pollution

lesser, because air pollution can also
affect the atmosphere causing
greenhouse gases to worsen.

2. Walk, cycls, or take public

transport
Less use of vehicle using gasolines
can take a big part in contributing to
a healthier environment.