Global warming refers to the long-term increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans, primarily due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. These activities release large amounts of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, which trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to the warming of the planet.
The consequences of global warming are numerous and include rising sea levels, more frequent and intense heat waves, droughts, wildfires, and extreme weather events such as hurricanes and floods
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