El cambio climático

Definition

The long-term alteration of temperature and weather patterns on Earth, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

Analogy

Imagine the Earth as a giant oven. The more fossil fuels we burn and trees we cut down, the hotter the oven gets, leading to changes in temperature and weather patterns.

Related terms

Calentamiento global: The gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Huella de carbono: The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, or product.

Adaptación al cambio climático: Actions taken to adjust and respond to the impacts of climate change, such as building seawalls to protect against rising sea levels.