What is Climate Change?

by PhD, Environmental Humanities (University of Glasgow)

Table of contents

1 Defining climate change

2 Historic climate change

3 Global warming, greenhouse gases, the greenhouse effect

4 Causes of climate change 

     Natural factors 

     Human factors 

     Greenhouse gas emissions and generating power 

     Deforestation

     Overconsumption and waste 

     Population increase 

5 Evidence of climate change 

     Increased temperatures 

     Extreme weather events 

     Impact on ecosystems 

6 Global impact of climate change 

     Effects on agriculture 

     Flooding and storms 

     Droughts and wildfires

     Rising sea levels and coastal impacts 

     Health impacts 

7 Climate change and biodiversity 

     Species migration and extinction 

8 Debunking climate change myths 

9 Social justice 

10 Potential solutions and innovations 

     Renewable Energy

     Carbon capture and storage 

     Sustainable agriculture and forestry practices 

     Theoretical approaches 

11 Government policies and legislation 

     National and international policies addressing climate change 

     Incentives for renewable energy adoption 

     Carbon pricing mechanisms 

12 Individual and community action 

     Personal carbon footprint reduction tips

     Community-based initiatives and activism 

     Education and awareness

     Veganism 

13 Challenges and barriers

     Political and economic

     Technological and infrastructural 

14 Public awareness and political will 

15 Future projections and scenarios 

16 Further reading on Perlego 

17 Online resources 

18 Climate Change FAQs

19 Bibliography