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Our planet our promise: How small actions can save our planet

What Is Climate Change? Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time, and its effects are becoming more evident each day. We see the signs everywhere: the ice caps are melting, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather events are increasing. But the question is: Will we act before it’s too late? Climate change refers to the long term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. While the planet has always gone through natural changes, this current crisis is largely driven by human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels. These activities release a large amount of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, trapping heat and causing the Earth’s temperature to rise.  In recent decades, this warming has accelerated. Scientists predict that if we do not change our ways, the planet will become hotter by several degrees Celsius in the coming century, leading to disastrous consequences. How Will Climate Change Affect Your Daily Life? You may wonder, “How will climate ...