Climate Change and Global Warming

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What are the impacts of climate change on the economy?

Global externality, disproportionate impact on lower-income countries, macroeconomic policy adjustments, healthcare costs, infrastructure upgrades, and macrofinancial stability risks.

What is mitigation in relation to climate change?

Actions taken to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

What are some key mitigation strategies?

Transitioning to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, reforestation and afforestation, sustainable agriculture, sustainable transportation, and waste reduction.

What is adaptation in relation to climate change?

Adjusting to the changing climate and its impacts. Signup and view all the answers

What are some key adaptation strategies?

Infrastructure resilience, water management, agricultural adaptation, ecosystem restoration, climate-resilient housing construction, and early warning systems. Signup and view all the answers

What are environmental agencies responsible for?

Overseeing and regulating environmental issues, monitoring and data collection, issuing permits and licenses, and environmental cleanup. Signup and view all the answers

What do environmental organizations do?

Promote environmental conservation, raise awareness, advocate for positive environmental change, and conduct research and analysis. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of environmental organizations?

Non-governmental entities dedicated to promoting environmental conservation, raising awareness, and advocating for positive environmental change. Signup and view all the answers

What is climate change?

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation patterns, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth. Signup and view all the answers

What is global warming?

Global warming is the rising temperature of the Earth over time for many years. Signup and view all the answers

What are some differences between climate change and global warming?

Some differences between climate change and global warming include: climate change can be caused by both human and natural factors, while global warming specifically refers to the rise in Earth's temperature; climate change can lead to new weather patterns and frequent droughts, while global warming can cause changes in temperature and greenhouse gas emissions. Signup and view all the answers

What are some causes of climate change?

Some causes of climate change include greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, industrial processes, transportation and automation, and natural factors such as volcanic eruptions and solar radiation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeline of climate change?

The timeline of climate change includes the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, the measurement of CO2 levels in the late 18th century, the creation of the first computer model of Earth's climate in the late 1900s, the usage of satellites to confirm global warming, the rise of international agreements and NGOs to battle climate change, and the phasing out of CFCs due to international agreements. Signup and view all the answers

What are some impacts of climate change on society?

Some impacts of climate change on society include extreme heat exposure, vector-borne diseases, poor air quality, extreme weather events, food and water insecurity, mental health issues, infectious diseases, and economic disruption. Signup and view all the answers

What are some impacts of climate change on the environment?

Some impacts of climate change on the environment include extreme weather events, drought and heatwaves, tropical cyclones, rising temperature levels, melting glaciers and polar ice caps, and sea level rise. Signup and view all the answers

Climate change is one of the global problems of modern civilization in the ______ century

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Transitioning to ______ Energy: Shifting from Fossil fuels to Renewable energy sources

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Greenhouse gases ______ heat from the sun in the Earth's Atmosphere

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Improving Energy ______: Improving Energy Efficiency in buildings, transportation, and industries

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The widespread use of fossil fuels and the growth of industrial processes led to an increase in the emission of ______ gases

Greenhouse Signup and view all the answers

______ and Afforestation: Planting Trees, Restoring Forests

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John Tyndall began to study the ______ effect, regulating Earth's temperature

Greenhouse Signup and view all the answers

Promoting Public ______: Reduce emissions from Transportation

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Scientists created the first computer model of planet Earth's ______

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Developing Better Water ______ Practices: Address changing Precipitation Patterns, Droughts, and Flooding

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