2. What is Climate change?
Climate change is a global phenomenon that is
happening now and is being caused by human
activities, this is primarily because of the sole reason
of burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
This is leading to an increase in the Earth's average
temperature gradually, known as global warming,
and is causing a range of other changes to the
Earth's climate, including more extreme weather
events and rising sea levels.
3. Climate change in India
Climate change is a major concern in India, which is one of the most
populous countries in the world and is highly vulnerable to the impacts of
global warming.
Rising temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and increasing
frequency of extreme weather events are already having a major impact on
India's economy, environment, and society.
Climate change in India is having profound effects on India, which is
ranked fourth among the list of countries most affected by climate
change in 2015.
India emits about 3 gigatons worth of greenhouse gases each year; about
two and a half tons per person, which is less than the world average.
4. Global Climate Change
The long-term distribution of heat and precipitation on
Earth's surface is called global climate.
The global nature of climate change means that it is a
concern for everyone, regardless of where they live.
The impacts of climate change, such as more frequent
and severe natural disasters, loss of biodiversity, and
disruption of food and water supplies, have the
potential to affect people and communities around
the world.
Till today’s date; China, India and The US are the
countries under climate risk index of all.
5. Why should we be concerned?
Climate change can have a variety of negative impacts on the
environment, as well as on human society and the economy.
Some of the potential impacts of climate change on the
economically include:
•The cost of adapting to climate change, such as building sea
walls to protect against coastal flooding or improving
infrastructure to withstand more extreme weather events, can
be significant and put a strain on public budgets.
•Changes in weather patterns can also affect agricultural
production, leading to losses in crop yields and potentially
impacting food security.
•The effects of climate change can also disrupt industries and
supply chains, leading to job losses and economic downturns.
6. How do we progress?
To address climate change, we need to take urgent
and decisive action to reduce our greenhouse gas
emissions and move to a more sustainable, low-
carbon economy. This will require significant
changes to our energy systems, transportation
systems, and land use practices, as well as individual
and collective action to reduce our carbon footprint.
Governments, businesses, and individuals all have a
role to play in addressing climate change and
moving towards a more sustainable future.