BEFORE THE FLOOOOD

• Causes of Climate Change:

  • Burning coal, oil, and wood releases carbon dioxide.
  • Fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) are central to the economy.
  • Activities like mountain-top removal, natural gas extraction, and deforestation.
  • Massive cutting of forests and pollution of water sources.
• Effects of Climate Change:

  • Extinction of animals like the Tasmanian Tiger.
  • Destruction of ecosystems due to deforestation.
  • Increased CO2 emissions from transportation and industries.
  • Rising temperatures leading to a hotter Earth.
• Effects on the Arctic:

  • Melting ice, leading to navigation through the North Pole.
  • More catastrophic floods due to rising sea levels.
  • Decline of polar bear populations due to habitat loss.
  • Disappearing permafrost releasing greenhouse gases.
• Impact on the Northern Hemisphere:

  • Rising sea levels threatening coastal areas.
  • Changes in weather patterns and increased air pollution.
  • Loss of biodiversity and stronger storms.
• Effects on Greenland:

  • Rapid ice melting contributing to sea level rise.
  • Impact on local communities and traditional ways of life
• Reasons for Inaction:

  • Lack of urgency and understanding among the public.
  • Reluctance of governments due to costs and political reasons.
• Pollution Sources:

  • China is the top polluter due to coal use and manufacturing.
  • USA also contributes significantly due to emissions from various industries.
• Health Impacts:

  • Air pollution in China leads to health issues like lung disease.
  • Coastal communities face displacement and damage to homes.
• Solutions Proposed:

  • Shift to renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.
  • Implement carbon taxes to reduce emissions.
  • Participate in global agreements like the Paris Climate Agreement.
• Individual Actions:

  • Reduce carbon footprint by changing travel, eating, and lifestyle habits.
  • Raise awareness about climate change and its consequences.
• Does everywhere in the world experience this global warming the same? No, everyone doesn’t experience it the same. Some regions temperatures may drop, and some may rise. For example, in India, there’s people experiencing a year’s rainfall in 5 hours, which washed away all their crops.
• The Paris Climate Agreement is a global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit the rise in global temperatures. It helps with the transition to a low-carbon economy through technology development and energy access.