What is Climate Change?

Climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other aspects of the Earth's climate system. These changes can be natural, such as through volcanic eruptions or variations in solar radiation, but in recent times, human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes have significantly accelerated climate change.

A climate crisis, on the other hand, is a term used to describe the urgent and severe impacts of climate change that threaten ecosystems, human health, and economies. It emphasizes the immediate need for action to mitigate and adapt to these changes to prevent catastrophic consequences. The climate crisis includes extreme weather events, rising sea levels, prolonged droughts, and other phenomena that result from the rapid changes in the Earth's climate system.