Climate Change: Causes, Effec ts, and Solutions

Climate change has become a widespread topic in recent years. This a problem that resulted from the emission of greenhouse gases that affect our environment. Therefore, it raises questions on whether the problem is caused by human activities or it’s just a part of nature’s cycle. This paper discusses and compares the factors that contribute to climate change by humans and nature, some effects of climate change, and some solutions that have been developed to prevent or slow climate change from progressing. Climate Change According to NASA, the Earth average temperature has increased about 1 degree Fahrenheit during the 20th century (Global Climate Change: Effects). That might sound like it isn’t a great change, but its effects on our environment have proven otherwise. The impacts of this small change in the temperature are many, from longer drought seasons and heat waves to more aggressive hurricanes (Global Climate Change: Effects). Furthermore, the increase in the earth’s average temperature created a variety of problems that left a lasting scar on our environment (Global Climate Change: Effects).