The Science of Climate Change
The carbon cycle is the process of exchanging carbon between the atmosphere, oceans, and land. Carbon dioxide is a primary greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to global warming.
Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, have significantly increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This increase in carbon dioxide has upset the natural balance of the carbon cycle and is causing rapid climate change.
When humans burn fossil fuels, they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This carbon dioxide increases the greenhouse effect, which traps more heat in the atmosphere and causes global warming. Deforestation also contributes to increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere because trees absorb carbon dioxide as they grow. When trees are cut down and burned, this stored carbon is released back into the atmosphere.
Overall, human activities have disrupted the natural balance of the carbon cycle and are causing significant changes in the climate. It is important to reduce our carbon footprint through actions such as reducing fossil fuel use and supporting reforestation efforts to restore the natural balance of the carbon cycle.
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