Climate Change History

Climate change history involves understanding how Earth's climate has varied over time, influenced by natural factors like volcanic activity and solar variations. However, since the late 19th century, human activities—especially burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes—have significantly increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This has caused global temperatures to rise, leading to changing weather patterns, melting glaciers, and more frequent extreme events. Recognizing this history highlights both the long-term natural climate shifts and the urgent impact of human actions, emphasizing the need for efforts to reduce emissions and mitigate future climate change.