What is causing our climate to change so quickly now?
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Our planet’s climate has been warming much faster over the past 100 years than it has over the 10,000 years before that. In this article, we will explore how we know that the climate has changed so quickly in the last century, what carbon dioxide (CO2) has to do with climate change, and why humans are responsible for the recent increase of CO2 in the atmosphere. Understanding the problem is the best way to find a solution!
Global Warming or Climate Change?
It is about 1°C warmer today on Earth than 60 years ago. 1°C can seem like a very small change. After all, the difference in temperature between winter and summer can be 30°C in some regions! So why does global warming of a few degrees worry scientists so much?
Do you remember the last time you had fever? The usual human body temperature is around 37°C. When you have a fever, your body gets warmer by 1 or 2°C but you cannot concentrate well anymore, your body does not work as usual, and you need to rest. In the case of yo...
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