Global warming refers to the long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. These gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to the gradual warming of the planet. As a result, glaciers and polar ice caps are melting, causing sea levels to rise and threatening coastal communities. Extreme weather events such as hurricanes, droughts, and heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense. The warming also disrupts ecosystems, leading to biodiversity loss and endangering numerous species. Urgent action is required to mitigate global warming and its devastating impacts on the environment, economies, and human well-being.

1. Introduction to Global
Warming
Global warming refers to the long-term heating of the Earth’s climate
system, primarily due to human activities such as the burning of fossil
fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. It leads to an increase in
Earth's average surface temperature.
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2. Causes of Global Warming
1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Human activities, including the
burning of fossil fuels and
deforestation, release greenhouse
gases such as carbon dioxide and
methane into the atmosphere.
2 Industrial and Agricultural
Practices
Manufacturing processes, intensive
agriculture, and livestock farming
contribute to the emission of
greenhouse gases and
environmental degradation.
3 Waste Mismanagement
Improper disposal of solid waste and landfill management leads to the release of
methane, a potent greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere.

3. Impact on the Environment
Extreme Weather Events
Global warming intensifies weather
patterns, leading to more frequent and
severe hurricanes, heatwaves, and
droughts.
Melting Ice Caps and Glaciers
Rising temperatures result in the
accelerated melting of polar ice,
leading to rising sea levels and loss of
habitat for polar animals.
Disruption of Ecosystems
Shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns disturb the natural balance of
ecosystems, threatening plant and animal species.

4. Impact on Wildlife
Polar Bears
Loss of sea ice habitat due to
melting ice caps threatens the
survival of polar bears.
Coral Reefs
Rising sea temperatures pose
a significant threat to the health
and survival of coral reef
ecosystems.
Penguins
Changing ocean conditions
and scarcity of food affect the
breeding success and survival
of penguin populations.

5. Impact on Human Health
Air Quality
Higher temperatures and air
pollution lead to increased
respiratory problems and
cardiovascular diseases.
Vector-Borne Diseases
Warmer climates expand the
habitat of disease-carrying
insects, leading to higher
risks of dengue fever, malaria,
and Lyme disease.
Water Scarcity
Changes in rainfall patterns
and water availability affect
water quality, sanitation, and
the spread of water-borne
diseases.

6. Mitigation Strategies
1 Renewable Energy Transition
Shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power to
reduce carbon emissions.
2 Afforestation
Planting trees and restoring forests to sequester carbon dioxide and mitigate the effects
of global warming.
3 Carbon Pricing
Implement policies to put a price on carbon emissions, encouraging industries to reduce
their carbon footprint.

7. International Efforts to Combat
Global Warming
Paris Agreement
An international treaty aimed at limiting global warming and mitigating its
effects.
UN Framework Convention
A global environmental treaty that sets the overall framework for
intergovernmental efforts to tackle climate change.
Montreal Protocol
An international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out
substances that deplete it.