THE DYNAMICS OF CLIMATE CHANGE: EVIDENCE AND IMPLICATIONS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v5i6.463Keywords:
climate change, environmental indicators, global warming, greenhouse gasesAbstract
Climate change, driven primarily by human activities such as industrial emissions, deforestation, and extensive fossil fuel consumption, has caused significant alterations to the Earth's climatic patterns. This article delves into the dynamics of climate change by examining key environmental indicators, including the global temperature rise, shifting precipitation patterns, shrinking glaciers and ice caps, rising sea levels, and changes in water body extents. Drawing on the latest scientific research, data, and models, the article analyzes the underlying causes of these changes and discusses their far-reaching implications for natural ecosystems, human societies, agriculture, and global economies. The discussion highlights how these disruptions exacerbate existing environmental challenges, threaten biodiversity, and contribute to the displacement of vulnerable communities. By providing a detailed understanding of the evidence and implications of climate change, the article emphasizes the urgent need for global cooperation and swift action to mitigate and adapt to its escalating impacts.
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