Climate Action

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Climate
Change
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What is Climate Change?
Climate change refers to long-term changes in
the average weather patterns that have been
observed over an extended period, usually
decades to millions of years. These changes can
occur due to natural processes or human
activities, and the term is often used in the
context of the significant and rapid changes in
Earth's climate that have been observed since
the mid-20th century.
 The Primary Causes
of Climate Change
Human Causes
Burning Fossil Fuels Land Use Changes
Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas: power plants, Converting natural landscapes, such as wetlands
vehicles, and industrial facilities that rely and peatlands, into urban areas or agricultural
on these fuels release substantial amounts fields can release stored carbon and contribute to
of CO2 into the atmosphere. greenhouse gas emissions.
Waste Management
Landfills generate methane as organic waste
decomposes anaerobically. Inefficient waste
management practices contribute to higher
methane emissions.
 The Primary Causes
of Climate Change
Natural Causes
Orbital Changes Volcanic Activities
Earth's orbit around the sun undergoes cyclical Volcanic eruptions release large amounts of gases
changes known as Milankovitch cycles. These and particles into the atmosphere. Volcanic
variations affect the distribution and intensity particles gradually settle in the atmosphere.
of sunlight reaching Earth, potentially
influencing climate patterns.
Ocean Circulation
Movement of seawater across the globe, driven
by various factors such as wind, temperature,
salinity, and the Earth's rotation.
Climate Change
Effects
Global temperatures are
increasing, leading to more
frequent and intense
heatwaves.
Widespread melting of
glaciers and ice caps
contributes to rising sea
levels.
As ice melts and seawater
warms, sea levels rise,
threatening coastal
communities.
Increased frequency and
intensity of events like
hurricanes, droughts,
floods, and wildfires.
How to prevent Transition to
Renewable Energy

climate change? Shift away from fossil

fuels and embrace
renewable energy sources
such as solar, wind,
hydropower

Sustainable
Agriculture
Promote sustainable
farming practices to
reduce emissions from
agriculture.
How to prevent Waste Reduction
and Recycling

climate change? Encourage the use of

recycled materials to
reduce the environmental
impact of manufacturing.

Promote Sustainable
Transportation
Develop and enhance
infrastructure for
walking, cycling, and
alternative modes of
transportation.
Reforestation & Reforestation
Afforestation Forests play a crucial role in sequestering
carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas
responsible for global warming.

Afforestation
Afforestation is the process of
establishing a forest or stand of trees in
an area where there was no forest.
 Reduce carbon footprint
There are many things you could do to reduce your carbon footprint. Some of them are:

Use public Use the least

transportation polluting vehicle

Reduce electricity Use biodegradable

usage at home laundry detergent
Thank You
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