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    Global Warming: An

    Urgent Challenge
    Global warming is a pressing issue that demands our immediate
    attention. It's the gradual increase in Earth's average temperature,
    primarily caused by human activities.

    BK by Bodnar Krisztian
    Causes of Global Warming
    1 Greenhouse Gases 2 Fossil Fuel Burning
    The primary driver of global warming is the release of Burning fossil fuels for energy is a major source of
    greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane into greenhouse gas emissions, contributing significantly to
    the atmosphere. global warming.

    3 Deforestation 4 Industrial Activities


    Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, so Many industries release greenhouse gases as a
    deforestation reduces Earth's ability to absorb byproduct of their operations, contributing to the
    greenhouse gases. overall warming trend.
    Greenhouse Gas Emissions
    Source Gas Contribution

    Fossil Fuel Burning Carbon Dioxide 76%


    (CO2)

    Deforestation Carbon Dioxide 11%


    (CO2)

    Agriculture Methane (CH4) 4%

    Industrial Processes Nitrous Oxide (N2O) 3%


    Rising Temperatures and Sea
    Levels
    1 Increased Temperatures
    Global average temperatures have risen by about 1 degree
    Celsius since the pre-industrial era, with significant regional
    variations.

    2 Sea Level Rise


    As glaciers melt and ocean water expands due to warming,
    sea levels are rising, threatening coastal communities and
    ecosystems.

    3 Ocean Acidification
    As the ocean absorbs more carbon dioxide, it becomes
    more acidic, impacting marine life and ecosystems.
    Melting Glaciers and Arctic Ice
    Glacier Retreat Arctic Sea Ice Loss Permafrost Thawing
    Glaciers around the world are melting The Arctic sea ice is shrinking in both Permafrost, permanently frozen
    at an alarming rate, contributing to extent and thickness, impacting polar ground, is thawing, releasing methane,
    rising sea levels and altering regional ecosystems and opening up new a potent greenhouse gas, further
    water resources. shipping routes. exacerbating global warming.
    Extreme Weather Events
    Increased Frequency
    Global warming is linked to more frequent and intense heat
    1
    waves, droughts, floods, and storms, causing widespread
    damage and disruption.

    Shifting Patterns
    Climate change is altering weather patterns, leading to
    2
    unpredictable rainfall, prolonged droughts, and more
    extreme events.

    Impacts on Society
    Extreme weather events threaten infrastructure, agriculture,
    3
    and human health, requiring increased adaptation and
    resilience.
    Ecological Impacts

    Ocean Warming Forest Fires


    Rising ocean temperatures are Warmer temperatures and drier
    leading to coral bleaching, ocean conditions increase the risk of
    acidification, and shifts in marine wildfires, destroying forests and
    species distributions. releasing carbon dioxide into the
    atmosphere.

    Plant and Animal Extinction Biodiversity Loss


    Climate change is driving many The loss of species and ecosystems
    species to extinction due to habitat due to climate change weakens the
    loss, food scarcity, and changes in resilience of entire biospheres,
    their natural environment. impacting ecological services.
    Mitigating and Adapting to
    Climate Change
    Reduce Emissions Carbon Capture and
    Transitioning to renewable Storage
    energy sources, improving Technologies for capturing and
    energy efficiency, and reducing storing carbon dioxide
    deforestation are crucial steps emissions are being developed
    in mitigating climate change. to reduce greenhouse gas
    concentrations in the
    atmosphere.

    Adaptation Strategies International


    Developing infrastructure Cooperation
    resilience, promoting Global collaboration is vital for
    sustainable agriculture, and addressing climate change,
    managing water resources are requiring collective action and
    essential for adapting to the shared responsibility among
    impacts of climate change. nations.

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