The planet’s surface temperature has increased by 2.12 degrees Fahrenheit or 1.18 degrees Celsius compared to the temperature of the Earth’s surface during the late 19th century. In addition, the hottest temperatures recorded were in the year 2014 and the year 2020. This came about because of human activity that brought about carbon emissions and greenhouse gases. Unfortunately, these carbon emissions leads to global warming where in the temperature of the Earth increases, from the lands to the oceans. The oceans have increased temperature by more than 0.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 0.33 degrees Celsius. Unfortunately, there are some organisms who cannot withstand the increase in temperature in the waters causing them to lose their lives.
Besides the oceans, the lands are also increasing in temperature. This has caused forest fires that has taken the lives of countless flora and fauna. In addition, the ashes, smoke, and dust from these has also caused the lives of people because of inhalation.
With this, people may want to know what leads to climate change?
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Deforestation
Trees are filled up with carbon dioxide. When forests are cut down or are burned, this releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Unfortunately, with less trees, there will be none to absorb the carbon dioxide freely roaming in the air.
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Fossil Fuels
Gas, oil, and coal are fossil fuels that contain carbon dioxide. When humans extract these from the bottom of the ground, carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. In addition, when humans utilize fossil fuels, this also releases the greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Since the start of the Industrial Revolution, human civilizations have utilized and burned more fossil fuels.
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Excessive Agriculture
Excessive planting of crops and fruit bearing trees as well as animals release different types of greenhouse gases. For instance, the nitrous oxide that is typically used in fertilizers has a more drastic effect than plain old carbon dioxide.
