Climate Tales – An Exclusive Writeup on Climate by Riddhima Sen
It is indeed a matter of concern for us that global warming is indeed a serious and crucial issue. The melting of glaciers in the ice-covered mountains indicates a big change to come in the future. The emission of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases led to climate change and global warming. The world lacks a safe, low-carbon, and cheap-scale energy infrastructure. A wildfire resulted in a part of South Africa recently. Basically, a wildfire can be described as an uncontrolled burn of vegetation, which includes the burning of forests, shrublands and grasslands, savannas, and croplands. Natural disasters are a cause for concern as well .
During June 2024, 14.5% of the world’s surface had a record high June temperature. This exceeded the previous June record from 2023 by 7.4%.Across the global land , 13.8 % of its surface had a record high June temperature approximately. Meanwhile, 0.3% of ocean surface experienced a record-cold June temperature. Additionally, there is 61% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year in NOAA ‘s 175-year record . Some other sources state that it may be 59% as well. Human caused climate change and the El Nino natural weather phenomenon allegedly pushed temperatures to record highs in the year so far . As per records, flooding and wildfires are way more destructive. Recently the combined land and ocean temperature has increased at an average rate of 0.11 degree Fahrenheit .
Few of the measures which can be taken are as follows:
1. Saving energy: Using LED light bulbs at home,washing laundry with cold water and hanging things to dry are some domestic remedies for global warming to be tackled with .
2. Cycling: Going on cycling tours instead of availing cars is a better option .
3. Eating more vegetables: Adjusting the current diet to more greens may significantly contribute to eradicating global warming as well.
