Global Warming vs. Climate Change
Global warming and climate change are words often misrepresented in the media and in conversation. There is a distinct difference between global warming and climate change that is often ignored or misunderstood.
Global warming is the accelerated warming of Earth due to an increase in greenhouse gases, particularly from the burning of fossil fuels. The accelerated warming can be measured in Earth's atmosphere and oceans. Evidence for global warming can be seen in retreating ice caps, dry lakes, increased habitat reduction for animals, global temperature rises, shifts in weather, coral bleaching, sea-level rise and more. Global warming is the human-induced rise in global temperatures.
Climate change is the natural change in global temperatures over time. More specifically, a change in Earth's energy budget can result in both increases and decreases in global temperatures. Climate always changes. This is a fact most people tend to ignore if they decide to say they believe in climate change (or don't believe, for that matter).
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