Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time.

Human activities are considered the main drivers of the recent climate change also known as global warming.

"Greenhouse gases" trap heat from the sun in Earth's atmosphere, causing the planet to heat up.

Main greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, with carbon dioxide being the main contributor to human-induced climate change.

Human activities contributing to climate change involve those that release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, such as burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and transportation.

Deforestation is another major human activity contributing to climate change. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, so when they are cut down, there is more carbon dioxide left in the atmosphere.

Industrial processes and activities like mining, also release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

Agriculture contributes to climate change through methane emissions from animals and nitrous oxide from fertilised fields.

Climate change has a range of potential ecological, physical and health effects, including extreme weather events (such as floods, droughts, hurricanes), sea level rise, shifting wildlife populations and habitats, threatened agricultural resources, and increased spread of infectious diseases.

Humans can mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing 'sinks' that absorb these gases such as forests, and making lifestyle changes.

International collaboration and policy-making is vital for addressing climate change. Noteworthy are the Paris Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol which set binding targets for countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Technology advancements such as renewable energy sources like solar power and wind energy can replace fossil fuels, decreasing the greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate change is an ongoing challenge requiring both individual and global action to effectively combat.

Understanding the relationship between human activity and climate change is key to making informed decisions and driving meaningful action to address this critical issue.