All About Climate Change

Earth warming up, symbolizing climate change

What Is Climate Change?

Climate change is the long-term warming of the planet caused by the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. It’s mostly driven by human activities like burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas), cutting down trees, and farming.

Causes of Climate Change

  • Burning Fossil Fuels – Cars, factories, and power plants release CO₂.
  • Deforestation – Trees absorb CO₂, so cutting them down increases greenhouse gases.
  • Farming & Waste – Agriculture releases methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
  • Overconsumption – The more we buy and waste, the more pollution we create.

🧠 Did you know? The fashion industry is responsible for around 10% of global carbon emissions – more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined! (Source: UN)

Factory emitting smoke, symbolizing pollution

Effects of Climate Change

  • Rising Temperatures – More heatwaves and longer summers.
  • Extreme Weather – More floods, wildfires, droughts, and hurricanes.
  • Melting Ice & Rising Seas – Threatening coastlines and small islands.
  • Animal Extinction – Polar bears, coral reefs, and bees are at risk.
  • Human Health Risks – Heat strokes, poor air quality, and food shortages.
Polar bears on melting ice or a wildfire

Climate change is already here — and it affects us all.

Solar panels generating clean energy

Solutions to Climate Change

  • Switch to Clean Energy – Use solar, wind, or hydro instead of coal or gas.
  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Be mindful of what you buy and throw away.
  • Plant More Trees – Trees are nature’s air purifiers!
  • Eat Sustainably – Try more plant-based meals and waste less food.
  • Raise Awareness – Share what you learn with friends and family.

💡 “You’re never too young to lead.” – Greta Thunberg

Why Is This Important to YOU?

You are the future. The actions you take today can shape the world tomorrow.

Climate change affects everything you love — your health, your food, your future.

Small changes (like biking to school or reducing plastic) = BIG IMPACT if everyone joins in.

🌟 You don’t need to be a scientist to fight climate change. You just need to care.

Teens protesting for climate action
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Frequently Asked Questions

Burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and transportation is the number one cause.

We can’t stop it entirely, but we can slow it down. With clean energy and sustainable living, we can make a big difference.

No! It also affects health, animals, forests, oceans, and even world economies.

YYour voice matters. Teens like you are starting global movements. Plus, you’ll live through more of the changes than most adults today.

Start talking! The more we talk about climate change, the more people act. Also, turn off lights when not in use — small habits save energy.