The long-term alteration of temperature and weather patterns on Earth, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
Imagine the Earth as a giant oven. The more fossil fuels we burn and trees we cut down, the hotter the oven gets, leading to changes in temperature and weather patterns.
Calentamiento global: The gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Huella de carbono: The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, or product.
Adaptación al cambio climático: Actions taken to adjust and respond to the impacts of climate change, such as building seawalls to protect against rising sea levels.
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