Deutsch: Klimawandel / Español: Cambio Climático / Português: Mudança Climática / Français: Changement Climatique / Italiano: Cambiamenti Climatici /
A Climate Change (also referred to as 'global Climate change') is sometimes used to refer to all forms of climatic inconsistency.
But because the Earth's climate is never static, the term is properly used to imply a significant change from one climatic condition to another. In some cases, climate change has been used synonymously with global warming. Scientists, however, tend to use climate change in the wider sense to include both human-induced and natural changes in climate. (-->global warming.)
Description
Climate change refers to the long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place. It is primarily caused by the emission of greenhouse gases from human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. Climate change has a wide range of impacts on the environment, including rising sea levels, more frequent and severe natural disasters, and changes in ecosystems and biodiversity. It also affects human societies and economies, leading to challenges such as food and water shortages, health risks, and displacement of populations. Addressing climate change requires global cooperation and immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, and transition to renewable energy sources.
Application Areas
- Environmental conservation
- Energy production
- Agriculture and food security
- Urban planning and development
- Water resource management
Treatment and Risks
- Implementation of sustainable practices
- Investment in clean energy technologies
- Adaptation strategies for communities and ecosystems
- Risk of extreme weather events
- Health impacts from air pollution and heat waves
Similar Concepts and Synonyms
- Global warming
- Climate crisis
- Environmental change
- Greenhouse effect
Articles with 'Climate Change' in the title
- Global Climate Change: A Global Climate Change could result in sea level rises, changes to patterns of precipitation, increased variability in the weather, and a variety of other consequences
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) : An Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the IPCC was established jointly by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Meteorological Organization in 1988
Weblinks
- allerwelt-lexikon.de: 'Klimawandel' in the allerwelt-lexikon.de (German)
- umweltdatenbank.de: 'Klimawandel' im Lexikon der umweltdatenbank.de (German)
Summary
Climate change is a significant and complex environmental issue that has far-reaching impacts on the planet. It is driven by human activities and poses risks to ecosystems, societies, and economies worldwide. Addressing climate change requires immediate action, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to sustainable practices. By implementing adaptation strategies and investing in clean energy technologies, we can mitigate the risks associated with climate change and work towards a more sustainable future.
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