GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Climate change is already impacting health in a myriad of ways, including by leading to death and illness from increasingly frequent extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, storms and floods, the disruption of food systems, increases in zoonoses and food-, water-and vector-borne diseases, and mental health issues.

Detailed explanation-2: -Yes, over 97% of scientist agree that humans cause climate change. Humanity’s accelerated burning of fossil fuels and deforestation (forests are key parts of the planet’s natural carbon management systems) have led to rapid increases of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and global warming.

Detailed explanation-3: -Without realising, we are all suffering in our everyday lives, and as a direct or indirect result of climate change, impacts that make life more difficult and even hamper our ability to carry out activities with the same freedom we enjoyed several years ago.

Detailed explanation-4: -So if you think you’re powerless against climate change and that one person can’t make a difference, think again. While governments and private sector businesses do have the largest role to play in halting the change, individuals and communities can still make a hugely positive impact.