Climate change has increased the average temperature around the world by more than 1º Celsius, and the raise continues unabated. Though meetings and world summits have taken place, the target of limiting the rise of global warming to 1.5º or less by 2050 appears doomed to fail. This short book explores the causes of global warming, and discusses how global temperatures are measured around the world. The carbon cycle contributes to the release of greenhouse gasses, with natural sources and human-made pollution combining to increasing the amount of carbon dioxide, methane, and ozone in the atmosphere, leading to more heat being retained. The effects of global warming on plants, animals, and the environment are explored, along with how they are affecting humans. Finally, steps that we can all take to help are presented.
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