Why is climate change an important issue?

               Nature, like a mother, provides us with the right things in the right measure. The living conditions on Earth are favourable and conducive to our existence and growth. However, these life-supporting elements are so delicately arranged that any improper human or other intervention can put things in disarray. If the climate changes drastically, our existence will be at risk.

               Climate change is a reality today. Around the world, change in climatic conditions is posing potential threat to life. The sea levels are rising, and Arctic ice is melting. More intense hurricanes are approaching our coastlines.

               Warmer temperatures have led to more intense rainfall in some areas. This can cause flooding. Higher temperatures cause droughts in some areas of the world, causing a decline in crop productivity. This may lead to food shortage.

               Heat waves have become common today. More living species are being endangered because of the increasing heat. Soon global warming will threaten our very existence.

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