Changes in Global Temperatures

Long-lasting shifts in Earth's usual weather conditions, which may include changes in temperature, rainfall, wind patterns, and other factors. These shifts can happen naturally or be influenced by human activities, or a mix of both.

• climate change

• global warming

• mitigation

• adaptation

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The rise in Earth's average surface temperature is caused by more of these things in the air. Human actions, like burning fossil fuels and cutting down forests, make this effect stronger, trapping extra heat and leading to a temperature increase on the planet.

• climate change

• global warming

• mitigation

• adaptation

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Substances in the air, like carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor, trap heat and keep Earth warm. Although these things are necessary for maintaining a comfortable temperature, human activities have greatly increased their levels, causing more warming.

• climate change

• greenhouse gases

• mitigation

• adaptation

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Stopping or lessening the causes of climate change.  Slowing or stopping it.

Examples:  Using renewable energy, planting trees, energy conservation, etc.

• climate change

• greenhouse gases

• mitigation

• adaptation

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Getting ready for and dealing with the changes that are already happening.  Dealing with the problem of it.

Examples:  Building flood barriers, drought-resistant crops, elevating homes, etc.

• climate change

• greenhouse gases

• mitigation

• adaptation

The rise in the average level of the world's oceans over time, mainly caused by melting glaciers and ice caps and the expanding warmth of seawater due to global warming.

• sea level rise

• hydroflurocarbons

• carbon sequestration

• permafrost

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Synthetic greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and air conditioning, with a high global warming potential.

• greenhouse gases

• hydroflurocarbons

• carbon sequestration

• permafrost

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The process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide to prevent its release into the atmosphere, often through things such as reforestation or the development of carbon capture technologies.

• greenhouse gases

• hydroflurocarbons

• carbon sequestration

• climate change

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Permanently frozen soil or subsoil, often found in polar regions, which is at risk of thawing due to rising temperatures, releasing stored carbon and methane.

• greenhouse gases

• hydroflurocarbons

• permafrost

• climate change

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