Climate change

          “The climate emergency demands action from all of us. We need to get to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and everyone has a role to play,” said Niklas Hagelberg, UNEP’s Climate Change Coordinator. “We, as individuals, must change our consumption habits and pressure those who represent us – our employers, our politicians – to move rapidly to a low-carbon world.”      1. Spread the word           Encourage your friends, family and co-workers to reduce their carbon pollution. Join a global    movement like Count Us In, which aims to inspire 1 billion people to take practical steps and challenge their leaders to act more boldly on climate.        3. Transform your transport           Transport accounts for around a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions and across the world, many governments are implementing policies to decarbonize travel. You can get a head start: leave your car at home and walk or cycle whenever possible.     4.  Rein in your power use           If yo

    Climate change is a long-term change in the temperature and climate of a particular area. This can make the weather more predictable. Climate change can lead to more frequent and more severe weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, floods and hurricanes. Sea levels could also rise, flooding coastal areas and displacing people.      The average surface temperature of the Earth has risen about 1 degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) since the late 19th century. This warming is primarily caused by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels. Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This gas traps heat, warming the planet.      The effects of climate change are already being felt around the world. In some areas, there have been frequent and severe heat waves, droughts and floods. Sea levels rose and the ice sheet melted. These changes have profound effects on humans, ecosystems, and the environment.      If we do not take action to reduce gre