Human activities over the past 300 years have increased greenhouse gas emissions and contributed to global warming. Burning fossil fuels for energy production, industrial processes, deforestation, and landfill waste have all increased atmospheric concentrations of gases like carbon dioxide and methane. This has raised global surface temperatures by 1 degree Celsius per century since the late 19th century and by 2 degrees Celsius over the past 25 years. Consequences of this warming include rising sea levels from melting Arctic ice and increased prevalence of tropical diseases. Governments and individuals can help address this issue through policies to limit pollution and promote renewable energy, as well as individual actions like recycling and reducing plastic use.