Climate Change refers to significant alterations in global temperatures and weather patterns over time. While climate change is a natural phenomenon that has occurred throughout Earth’s history, the term is commonly associated with recent shifts attributed largely to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities increase levels of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, in the atmosphere, leading to a rise in global temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, melting ice caps, and sea-level rise. The consequences of climate change pose serious risks to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human societies, impacting agriculture, water supply, health, and various economic sectors. Additionally, climate change can exacerbate extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, heatwaves, and droughts. Addressing climate change requires coordinated efforts at local, national, and global levels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to its effects.
California is facing an extreme weather transition from wildfires to the Pineapple Express. This atmospheric river is set to bring up to 16 inches of rain, leading to potential flooding…