Global warming is caused by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane trapping heat from the sun in the Earth's atmosphere, causing the planet to get hotter each year. These greenhouse gases are emitted through human activities such as using cars, aerosols, and home appliances. A warming climate will increase the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like floods, tornadoes, and earthquakes. Some ways to help address global warming include using less aerosols, driving electric cars, upgrading home heating systems and windows, recycling, and reducing car usage. Continuing harmful human activities risks making the effects of climate change even worse.