Climate change

Definition

Climate Change is a long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place, largely due to human activities like burning fossil fuels, which release greenhouse gases into Earth's atmosphere. These changes have significant environmental, political, and economic impacts worldwide.

Related terms

Greenhouse Gases: Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

Carbon Footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly and indirectly by human activities expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent.

Sustainable Development:

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, often with a focus on reducing environmental impact