Climate Change

Definition of Climate Change as it relates to Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry

Climate Change refers to significant shifts in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, driven largely by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. In the context of Environmental Chemistry, it involves studying the chemical processes and feedback loops that contribute to climate change, including the role of greenhouse gases in trapping heat in the atmosphere. This subcategory also encompasses research on the impacts of climate change on various chemical systems, such as ocean acidification and changes in atmospheric chemistry. It is a critical area of study within Environmental Science and Science more broadly, as it has far-reaching implications for ecosystems, human health, and socioeconomic systems around the world.

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