The Alarming Effects of Global Warming: Understanding its Causes, Impacts, and Urgent Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Description: Global warming is one of the most critical environmental issues facing our planet today. It refers to the long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and nitrous oxide. This phenomenon has been primarily driven by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial activities. As these gases trap heat in the atmosphere, they create a "greenhouse effect," which leads to a gradual warming of the planet. The consequences of global warming are far-reaching and devastating. Rising temperatures are contributing to the melting of polar ice caps, the shrinking of glaciers, and the thermal expansion of oceans, all of which lead to rising sea levels. This, in turn, increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires. Climate change also threatens biodiversity...