The document discusses global warming and its causes. It states that global warming is an increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, with surface temperatures rising 0.74°C over the past century. The primary cause of global warming is carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. Increased greenhouse gases like CO2 trap more heat in the atmosphere, enhancing the natural greenhouse effect and amplifying global warming. Effects of global warming include rising sea levels and temperatures, melting ice caps, and more extreme weather events. Solutions proposed are reducing CO2 emissions through energy efficiency and renewable energy.