Our planet has never been warmer since the beginning of civilization. Since 2015, we have experienced the 5 hottest years on record. As climate change continues to be a reality, our present — and future — appear to be getting worse. So far, we have been discussing how the Industrial Revolution and human activities have been critical factors in increasing the world’s temperature.
Plus, we also mentioned the fact that scientists have already made their statement about the need to limit global warming to 1.5 °C by 2040. If we want a future with fewer extreme droughts, floods, tropical storms, and wildfires, among other devastating disasters, this is crucial.
Nine out of the ten warmest years since 1880 have happened since 2005. The effects of climate change are accelerating. To fight this, we need to know what’s causing it. So, what’s new in this article? We’ll delve into the causes of global warming, both human and natural. Although we must be clear about one thing: the natural ones cause a minor contribution to the damage that we’re seeing today. Human activities are the main cause of all the mess.
