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It is becoming increasingly clear that human-induced climate change and its effects on our planet are growing more drastic. Today, let’s take a look at the consequences we will face if we don’t act swiftly.

Causes of Climate Change and Their Effects

Hundreds of researchers and experts around the world have reanalyzed the situation, reviewing over 14,000 scientific studies on climate change. The results are very concerning and clearly show that the human impact on the climate is undeniable, and we are already feeling the consequences of climate change.

Since the beginning of industrialization, human activities such as the use of fossil fuels and deforestation have led to a significant increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. Gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O) act like a blanket in the atmosphere, trapping the Earth’s heat and causing warming. Human-induced greenhouse gas emissions have been responsible for about a 1.1°C rise in temperature since 1850–1900.

The effects of climate change are already being felt, manifesting as extreme weather events and ecological changes. Heatwaves, droughts, floods, and wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense. These events are already having devastating consequences for people, animals, and ecosystems around the world. Many regions are suffering from food and water shortages as well as the destruction of their livelihoods.

And it’s not getting any better. Experts predict that global warming is likely to reach or exceed 1.5°C within the next 20 years. While that might not sound like much at first, it would have catastrophic consequences for our planet. Entire countries could become uninhabitable, extreme weather events would become even more severe, and we’d see mass migration along with enormous economic costs.

To prevent the worst impacts of climate change, urgent measures must be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The primary goal is to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Scientists agree that warming beyond this threshold would have serious consequences.

There is a significant need for action, and in my opinion, progress is far too slow. Combatting climate change requires not just incremental adjustments but a fundamental overhaul of our energy system—from fossil fuels to renewable sources like solar and wind energy—and it needs to happen at a rapid pace.

We must reduce our dependence on energy-intensive industries and lower overall energy consumption. Of course, global investment in reforestation is also crucial. Forests act as natural carbon sinks, absorbing and storing CO₂ from the atmosphere.

The world is on fire, and yet deforestation continues to increase, as if we had a second Earth in reserve.

Additionally, all infrastructure must be made more resilient to protect vulnerable coastal areas from rising sea levels. The knowledge of the necessary measures exists, but so far, not enough has been done, and progress is too slow.

Closing Words

We must act now to avert the worst effects of climate change and ensure a livable future for the generations to come. We may be the last generation capable of taking decisive steps to limit global warming.