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Global Warming

✨ When Earth Has a Fever

Global warming is the long-term increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s surface. It is mainly caused by the growing concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, especially carbon dioxide released by burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas.

These gases trap part of the heat from the Sun, creating a natural greenhouse effect that has been intensified by human activities. Global warming affects many parts of the planet by contributing to changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels, melting glaciers and disruptions to ecosystems.

The impacts vary depending on regions and natural conditions. Scientists study these changes to understand their causes and predict future developments.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, protecting forests and developing renewable energy sources are among the actions that can help limit global warming and its consequences.

💡 Did you know?

Scientists have known Earth is warming since the 1800s! Swedish chemist Svante Arrhenius calculated as early as 1896 that doubling atmospheric CO₂ would cause 5°C of warming. He thought this would be positive for cold countries. Today we know this warming is a serious threat to everyone.

Polar bears no longer have enough ice to hunt! The Arctic is warming 4 times faster than the rest of the world. Polar bears need sea ice to hunt seals. With less ice, they eat less and travel increasingly long distances to find food. Their survival is directly threatened.

Millions of young people are mobilizing against warming! In 2018, Greta Thunberg, a 15-year-old Swedish teenager, started striking in front of the Swedish Parliament demanding climate action. Her 'Fridays for Future' movement inspired millions of young people in 150 countries. Proof that even children can change the world!