ABSTRACT

” If you really think that

environment is less important
that the economy, try holding
your breath while you count
your money.”
– Guy MCPherson
Rahim Hassan
ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDING 23/699/BARC-J

SCIENCE
Assignment
 Climate change
1. Definition
Climate change is when the weather and temperature of a place change over a long
time. This can happen because of natural reasons, like the sun or volcanoes. But it
can also happen because of humans, who burn fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas.
These fuels make the air warmer and cause many problems for the Earth and the
people who live on it.

2. Global impact of Climate change on Ecology

The global impact of climate change on the ecology is how the weather and
temperature changes affect the living things on Earth. for example:

➢ Some places become too hot or too dry for plants and animals to live. This can
make them die or move to other places. This can also make some species go
extinct, which means they disappear forever.

➢ Some places get more rain or snow than before. This can cause floods or
landslides that can damage the land and the living things on it. This can also
change the water level and quality of rivers, lakes, and oceans.

➢ Some places have different seasons than before. This can change when plants
grow, when animals migrate, and when they mate. This can affect the food and
the balance of the ecosystems.
These effects can make it harder for people to get the benefits from the ecosystems,
such as food, water, clean air, and materials. They can also make people face more
risks from the extreme events, such as fires, storms, and droughts.

3. Global impact of climate change on Human habitats

The global impact of climate change on human habitats is how the weather and
temperature changes affect the places where people live and work. for example:

➢ Rising sea levels: As the ice sheets and glaciers melt due to higher temperatures,
the sea level rises and threatens to submerge low-lying coastal areas and islands.
This can displace millions of people and damage infrastructure, agriculture, and
ecosystems.

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➢ Extreme weather events: Climate change increases the frequency and intensity
of droughts, floods, heat waves, storms, and wildfires. These events can destroy
homes, crops, and livelihoods, and increase the risk of diseases, injuries, and
deaths.
➢ Urban heat: Cities tend to be warmer than their surrounding rural areas due to the
concentration of buildings, roads, and human activities that absorb and radiate
heat. This can worsen air quality, increase energy demand, and affect human
health and comfort.

➢ Habitat loss and migration: Climate change alters the distribution and availability
of natural resources such as water, soil, and vegetation. This can force humans
and wildlife to move to new areas or adapt to new conditions. However, not all
species can migrate or adapt fast enough, and some may face extinction.
Climate change poses a serious challenge to human habitats, but there are also
solutions and actions that can help mitigate its effects and build resilience. For
example, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving and restoring natural
habitats, improving urban planning and design, and promoting renewable energy and
green technologies.