What is the future for our children?

What is the climate change?

“Climate Change” is the rapid changing of climates around the world. Much of the problem is attributed to the burning of the fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) and deforestation. The heat-trapping blanket of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere causes global temperatures to rise. This trapped energy can also cause potentially significant changes in the timing and length of the seasons as well as the amount and frequency of precipitation. Climate change is already disrupting our environment, economy and communities. We can help slow it down but we must take the action now.

 

What is global warming?

“Global Warming” refers to rising global temperatures as the result of increasing greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere caused by human activities. As global temperatures rise, this causes climate to change. A warmer Earth will lead to:

• Changes in rainfall patterns,
• Rising sea levels, and
• A wide range of impacts on all life forms including plants, wildlife and humans.

 

What are the causes of climate change and global warming?

The greenhouse gasses that cause global warming come from many sources, but the main source is the burning of fossil fuels. We use coal, oil and natural gas to generate electricity, heat our homes, power our factories and also to run our cars.

 

All of us have a part to play....we need to change our habits....do your part to change the world!