Anthropogenic Global Warming

Anthropogenic global warming refers to the increase in Earth's average surface temperature caused by human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. These activities release greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun, leading to a warming effect, similar to how a blanket retains body heat. This warming impacts climate patterns, causes more extreme weather events, melting ice caps, and rising sea levels. The key point is that human actions are significantly driving recent climate change, which poses risks to ecosystems, societies, and future generations.