10 Interesting Fact About The history of climate change
10 Interesting Fact About The history of climate change
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Climate change has occurred for more than 4 billion years since the earth was formed.
The only main source of energy for climate change is the sun.
During the last ice age, about 20,000 years ago, sea level fell about 120 meters due to glaciers that melted and flowed into the sea.
Increased greenhouse gas emissions originating from human activity have increased the global average temperature by 1 degrees Celsius in the last 100 years.
Climate change has affected weather patterns throughout the world, including increasing the intensity of storms and drought.
In 2015, 195 countries agreed to sign the Paris agreement which aims to limit the increase in the global average temperature below 2 degrees Celsius from the pre-industrial level.
Most greenhouse gas emissions come from fossil fuel burning activities such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
Increased sea water temperature has caused coral bleaching and the death of coral reefs throughout the world.
The density of ice in the North Pole has declined by around 13.3% per decade since 1979.
In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, other mitigation measures that can be taken to reduce the impact of climate change including the development of renewable energy, energy savings, and the application of green technology.
