Climate Change: Reality, Causes, and Solutions
May 18, 2025 | by anhtvh.work@gmail.com

Climate Change: Reality, Causes, and Solutions
The Alarming Reality
Our planet faces an unprecedented challenge: climate change. Rising global temperatures, rapidly melting ice, rising sea levels, and increasingly frequent extreme weather events are all undeniable evidence of this serious situation. IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) reports warn of catastrophic consequences if timely action is not taken.
Main Causes of Climate Change
The main cause of climate change is the increase in greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) for energy production, transportation, and industrial activities. Deforestation and livestock farming also significantly contribute to the increase in greenhouse gas emissions.
Greenhouse Gases: Earth’s Main Enemy
The main greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases. CO2 accounts for the largest proportion of greenhouse gas emissions, released from the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and some industrial processes.
Consequences of Climate Change
Climate change is causing numerous severe consequences globally, including:
- Rising global temperatures: Leading to prolonged heatwaves, negatively impacting human health and ecosystems.
- Rising sea levels: Threatening coastal areas, causing floods and saltwater intrusion into inland areas.
- Extreme weather events: Storms, floods, droughts, and wildfires are becoming more intense and frequent.
- Freshwater scarcity: Affecting agricultural production and human life.
- Biodiversity loss: Many species are becoming extinct due to habitat loss.
Solutions to Address Climate Change
To address climate change, we need decisive and comprehensive actions, including:
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Transitioning to renewable energy (solar, wind, hydropower…), improving energy efficiency, and developing sustainable transportation.
- Protecting and restoring forests: Increasing afforestation and protecting existing forests.
- Developing sustainable agriculture: Reducing emissions from agriculture and increasing the resilience of crops to climate change.
- Adapting to climate change: Building flood defenses and mitigating the impacts of climate change on livelihoods and the economy.
- Water resource management: Using water more efficiently and effectively.
Conclusion: Climate change is a global issue that requires the collaboration of all nations and individuals. Only international cooperation and sustained efforts can mitigate the impacts of climate change and protect the future of our planet.
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