Definition
Climate change refers to long-term changes in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth’s local, regional, and global climates. These changes have a broad range of observed effects that are synonymous with the term.
Human Influence
Over the past century, human activities have been the primary driver of climate change, mainly due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. This releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, leading to global warming and shifts in weather patterns.
Natural Factors
Natural factors such as volcanic eruptions, variations in solar radiation, and natural greenhouse gas emissions also play a role in climate change. However, the current trend of rapid warming is largely attributed to human activities.
