Climate Change – The Ultimate Perfect Guide

Climate Change is affecting every corner of the planet, rising temperatures, global warming, sea level rise, deforestation, soil erosion, and melting of glaciers are just the tip of the iceberg.

We will discover amazing facts, news, causes, and effects of Climate Change, and also about some new and awesome inventions. Let’s start with the difference between weather and climate.

What is Weather?

Weather is the day-to-day changes of atmospheric conditions in a particular place and time.

For example: – Suppose today in the morning it was quite sunny, and now in the evening the weather is cloudy.

Therefore, weather changes very quickly, and climate changes every 30-35 years.

What is Climate Change?

Climate Change is the change of weather conditions in a particular area.

Basically, climate change is the long-term changes of average weather patterns in a particular area, and this long-term change is usually seen after every 30 -35 years.

Climate Change is one of the biggest issues all over the world, just like the use of plastics is also a very big issue. Therefore, to deal with this, we have to be aware, so let’s get started.

We all know the consequences of climate change and what problems we are currently dealing with.

Therefore, first of all, we will discover the causes and effects of climate change, and then the facts, and lastly, what we can do as individuals to fight against it.

Importance Of Climate Change

At this time, Climate Change is at the top of the discussion, and Climate change has left no one with its effect and hence all the: –

• Plants
• Animals
• We humans and
• Even the abiotic things and
• The rest of the others are the victims of climate change.

So now one question must click your mind.

Why Is Climate Change Affecting Everyone?

It is affecting everyone due to a change in Earth’s natural parameters, and these parameters are: –

1. Change in Temperature
2. Humidity
3. Precipitation
4. Change in Pressure (Air, wind and water)
5. Huge amount of Carbon in the atmosphere.
6. Change in Land use.
7. Disturbance of the Ecosystems.
8. Melting of Glaciers
9. Rapid Global Warming
10. Change in wind and monsoon patterns.
11. Change in Ocean currents and Ocean Acidification.
12. Change in the number of trees.
13. Higher Pollution levels and many more.

Here is another important question to consider.

How Did Climate Change Occur At This Rate?

Yup, climate change has occurred at this rate due to human dominance over nature, and this is because we humans lack discipline and determination.

Actually, it started to rise at a very high rate soon after the Industrial Revolution started, and it was somewhere after the 1850s.

We humans tried to dominate nature, and today we can see the results of such abnormal behaviour.

But still, the question is, why at this rate?

The Climate change graph is rising day by day, and all this happened due to human interference, and at this rate, because of: –

• High amount of Carbon in the atmosphere and carbon footprint.
• We are consuming so much of Non-Renewable Resources.
• Many people changed from vegan to non-vegan. 
• The livestock industry is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, and this is because we are consuming too much dairy and meat products.
• Rapid Deforestation and caused a rise in Global Warming.
• Change in Global temperature.
• Contamination of Air, Water, and Soil, i.e., rise in pollution levels.

NOTE

Climate Change is a serious matter, and all the people, scientists who are studying the environment, and the Governments from all over the world are now trying and doing their best to fight against it. Now we have seen many great Eco-Friendly inventions which will help us in many ways.

 Some Environment-Friendly Inventions

There are so many great environment-friendly inventions, and some of them are: –

1. Sustainable houses made from Plastic bottles.
2. Tiles for growing mini plants
3. Life-Straw and this straw can turn dirty water into clean water by acting against Bacteria and Protozoa.
4. Refrigerators made of Clay and this is really a great invention.
5. Lamps to grow plants.

Now let’s understand and discuss the factors, causes, and effects of climate change.

Causes Of Climate Change

Some of the causes are: –

• Human activities.
• Emission of Greenhouse gases into the atmosphere via industries and vehicles.
• Burning of fossil fuels.
• Ignore the use of renewable sources of energy.
• Overpopulation
• Changing wind and monsoon patterns.
• Global Warming

Natural Causes of Climate Change

1. Volcanic Eruptions
2. Variation in Earth’s Orbit.
3. Natural Disasters
4. Solar Irradiance – It is the rate at which the solar energy falls on the surface of the Earth, and here we can measure the solar power.

Factors Affecting Climate Change

Many factors are affecting Climate Change, and some of them are: –

1. Quality of Soil, since every soil has a different structure and composition, and trees grow on soil.
2. Global Warming as the temperature is rising at a high rate.
3. Change in wind and monsoon patterns.
4. Human Activities
5. Distance of land from sea.
6. Ocean Currents – They affect the coastal regions greatly. Warm ocean current, when they pass through coastal areas, makes the climate warm and vice versa.
7. Amount of Forest Area
8. Latitude: – The more the latitude degree, the cooler the climate will be since sun rays fall vertically. That’s why Equators are hotter than Polar regions.

Effects Of Climate Change

Some of the effects are: –

• It affects our oceans and also the organisms living there.
• Affects Agriculture.
•  Yes, it affects our health.
• Causes Global warming and affects our planet.
• It causes pollution.
• Causes various natural disasters like floods, landslides, and many more.
• Affects our standard of living, and we may suffer from loss of property and habitat.
• Climate Change is causing a rapid loss of various species of plants and animals.

Facts About Climate Change

1. After the 1950s, 2014 and 2016 were both years that have been recorded as one of the warmest years, but 2024 was the hottest.
2. Climate Change has been there since the beginning of the Earth.
3. The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere today is just like what it was 3-4 million years ago, and it is quite dangerous for our environment.
4. Deforestation has already caused 11% of GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions all over the world.
5. Climate Change affects all the Biotic and Abiotic components.
6. Climate Change affects all the parameters present on Earth, like Temperature, Pressure, Precipitation, etc.
7. Summers in the Arctic region will be ice-free by 2050.
8. Average sea level will rise by 2-3 feet, if triggered, then 5-6 feet by the end of this century.
9. The U.S contributes nearly 20-25% of GHG emissions.
10. Climate Change affects the ecosystems on Earth.
11. Burning waste in Landfills and woods on forests generates a lot of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, which impacts climate change.
12. The Amazon forest in South America is a carbon-storing powerhouse.
13. People consume plastic particles per week, which are equal to the size of a credit card.
14. Greenland lost a billion tons of ice
15. People consume almost 50,000 plastic particles every year.
16. The average temperature of our planet has increased by 1-1.5 degrees, and it is expected to rise up to 8.7 degrees F by 2150.

Some Great Steps Taken By Various Countries To Improve The Quality Of The Environment

Since climate change is at the top of the discussion and it is affecting everyone on this planet, many countries are doing their best to deal with it.

1. India to achieve net-zero by 2070
2. Costa Rica almost doubled the size of its Rainforests in a generation, within 50 years
3. Canada said it’s going to ban single-use plastics by 2021, it’s being implemented in phases and will be achieved soon
4. 633 Divers set world record for cleaning the ocean floor of Deerfield Beach in Florida, USA
5. South Asian countries are using Banana leaves and paper bags instead of plastic bags and plastic packaging in stores, like in Thailand and Vietnam, and many more.
6. China is going to build a city that will work completely on renewable energies to deal with Climate Change, Toxic waste, and Global Warming.
7. Canada passes “Free Willy Bill” by banning whale and dolphin captivity. So, this is really great news for the aquatic world.
8. The Pacific Islands are doing everything to protect the environment and they have observed positive impacts on Climate Change and they have been promoting and using renewable energy.
9. In Philippines, now you have to plant minimum 10 trees in order to graduate thus it will help them to promote afforestation.
10. G20 Countries agreed to tackle ocean plastic waste and plastic pollution.

Reality Check

Now we all know the consequences of climate change, but let’s look at the reality check data, and this data is what we will face very soon if we do not pay attention to the environment.

• Global sea levels will rise by 2-3 feet by 2070.
• The levels of CO2 today in the atmosphere are just like what it was about 5 million years ago.
• Temperatures are expected to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius all over the world by 2100.
• Rising sea levels with cause flooding and migration of so many animals and humans, and also, we will lose so much of our biodiversity.
• We can see rising serious health issues, and therefore, we must deal with them as soon as possible.

What Can We Do As Individuals To Deal With Climate Change And To Save The Environment?

Just like every single drop of water makes an ocean, similarly, if every individual starts to take action against climate change, then we can again make this world clean and beautiful with so much peace and happiness all around the world.

The actions we must take to deal with climate change are: –

1. Reuse and recycle more. So, this will save a lot of resources.
2. You should now go for vegan options. This is because we are consuming so much meat and dairy products (livestock industry), which are one of the biggest contributors to Climate Change.
3. Therefore, we must try to eat more and more vegetables and fruits rather than dairy products and meat. 
4. Also, please avoid plastics and instead use paper bags. This is because paper bags are easily biodegradable, and plastics took 1000’s of years to degrade.
5. Buy locally grown and locally made products. This is because they are good for our health, and buying locally grown foods will not lead to any extra transportation charges. This is because we need fuel to transport the food, which is a Non-Renewable Resource
6. Avoid packaged goods.
7. Please unplug unused electronics, as it saves a lot of electricity.
8. Plant more and more trees.
9. Also, please remember to avoid unnecessary usage of vehicles and therefore prefer bicycles or walking as they are pollution-free.
10. Use Eco-friendly products and help the environment.
11. Support the use of renewable energy.

My Idea To Promote Afforestation

I have a great idea, but each one of you has to contribute to this project.

So Plant atleast once a week. So in that way you can plant 4 plants/trees every month and nearly 50 plants/trees a year.

Now suppose in each and every city even if 1 Lakh people follow this therefore in that way we can have nearly 50 Lakh trees in every city all around the world.

So in big cities like Delhi ( with a population of 2 crores ) suppose 5 lakh people follow this then we can have 2-3 crore trees every year and planting once a week hardly takes 10 minutes so why not to contribute for nature.

Therefore it is my request to you all to plant atleast once a week and anywhere you like and please avoid plastics please. Instead of plastics use Paper bags and Reusable bags.

Please Plant

So now think over that if we have so many trees with lots of fruits hanging over the roads then the poor people will not starve anymore.

This is because they will be gifted with so many trees and with so many fruits hanging out there and this is our responsibility to plant more and more trees.

Comment down who will help me in this major project and yes do this for yourself and therefore in the end you will be happy when you will see your trees to be grown up and we all will get clean air.

Conclusion On Climate Change – The Ultimate Perfect Guide

So, to achieve sustainable development, we have to deal with climate change and also with so many other factors.

Therefore, it is a serious issue and we have to do something about it, but we have to be fast since we lack time, and many ecosystems, species, and all the other biotic and abiotic factors are already struggling against it.

But just the fact is that we have to change our lifestyle, and we can contribute by: –

• Reusing and Recycling goods
• Planting more and more trees
• Supporting renewable energy
• We can also use environment-friendly products. Therefore, in the end, it will be beneficial for our planet only.

Yes, that’s all we can do, but think over if everyone starts doing this, then what will be the future of the Earth?

So, my friends, it will be bright with lots of peace and happiness, and we will have so much greenery in the end, so after reading my post, start taking action. This is because we have to protect our environment and therefore, we have to provide a better future to our future generations.

MY QUOTE

“MAINTAINING ENVIRONMENT AND ITS BEAUTY IS A PLEASURE AND THE BIGGEST GIFT TO GOD FROM YOUR SIDE.”THE  – By Ambareswar Roy