Overview of climate change and its global challenge.
- 1. Part 1 - An Overview of Causes, Effects, and Solutions Climate Change: Understanding the Global Challenge
- 2. Introduction to Climate Change •Definition of Climate Change •Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and weather patterns. •Importance of the Issue •Why is it a global concern? •Effects on ecosystems, human health, and economies
- 3. The Science Behind Climate Change •Greenhouse Effect •Natural process vs. human impact. •GHGs (Greenhouse Gases) – CO2, methane, nitrous oxide, etc. •Human Activities Contributing to Climate Change •Fossil fuels (burning of coal, oil, and gas) •Deforestation •Industrial processes
- 4. Causes of Climate Change •Human Causes •Carbon emissions from vehicles, factories, and energy production. •Deforestation and land use change. •Agriculture (methane from livestock, rice fields). •Natural Causes (briefly mentioned) •Volcanic eruptions, solar radiation changes, etc.
- 5. Effects of Climate Change •Rising Global Temperatures •Global temperature rise and the impacts on weather patterns. •Extreme Weather Events •Heatwaves, droughts, flooding, hurricanes, and wildfires. •Sea Level Rise •Melting glaciers and polar ice caps contributing to rising seas. •Loss of Biodiversity •Impact on ecosystems and species extinction.
- 6. Local Impacts •Effects on Agriculture •Changes in rainfall patterns, crop yields, and food security. •Public Health Risks •Increased diseases (e.g., malaria, heatstroke). •Air quality issues (higher pollution). •Vulnerable Communities •How climate change disproportionately affects low-income and marginalized populations.