Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. It refers to long-term alterations in Earth’s average weather patterns, including shifts in temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events. While natural factors have influenced the climate throughout Earth’s history, the current phase of climate change is primarily driven by human activities.
One of the key drivers of contemporary climate change is the excessive release of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), into the Earth’s atmosphere. We all know about the greenhouse effect, but how many of us actually understand it? Turns out, CO2 is not a “blanket,” and saying it “absorbs” heat is barely half the story.
