Global warming refers to the long-term rise in the average temperature of the Earth's climate system due to increased greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide trap heat in the atmosphere as they are emitted through human activities such as burning fossil fuels and agriculture. Since pre-industrial times, atmospheric concentrations of these greenhouse gases have increased over 30% primarily due to human activities like combustion of waste and fossil fuels. The effects of global warming include stronger hurricanes and other storms, more common floods and droughts, spread of diseases, and changes to ecosystems. Prevention efforts include reducing CO2 emissions through energy efficiency standards, financial incentives for green buildings, stopping deforestation, and individual actions like