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the climate is currently changing because of carbon dioxide trapping so much heat in the atmosphere

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What percentage of climate scientists believe in global warming?

Approximately 97 of climate scientists believe in global warming.


Is greenhouse effect is the other name of global warming?

Strictly speaking there is no other name for global warming."The whole earth heating up" might be another name.Global warming is causing climate change, so many people think they are both the same, so they say:"Climate change is another name for global warming", but they are not really the same.


What measurement helps check the ecological issue of global warming that the world is currently facing?

One measurement used to assess the ecological issue of global warming is the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane. These gases trap heat and contribute to the warming of Earth's climate. Monitoring these concentrations over time provides valuable information about the extent of human activities impacting the climate.


Is global warming a cause or a effect of climate change?

Global warming is an effect of climate change. Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions. Global warming specifically refers to the increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities like burning fossil fuels.


What is climate change global warming causing?

"Climate Change" and "Global Warming" are not the same, though related. Global Warming causes Climate Change. With Global Warming we understand the warming of the earth's global temperature. That warming has in turn an effect on the earth's global climate and on more localized climates (like the climate of England or Western US).

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What is a word or phrase that has the same meaning as global warming?

The answer you are looking for is climate change.However, the question is incorrect. Global warming is not the same as climate change. Global warming is the warming of the earth. Climate change is the result of this warming.


What measures are currently used to overcome global warming?

What measures are currently used to overcome global warming?"


What percentage of climate scientists believe in global warming?

Approximately 97 of climate scientists believe in global warming.


Is global warming natural and are people making it worse?

In the past global warming was natural in that humans lacked the technology to have much impact. Currently the climate should actually be very gradually cooling, not warming rapidly as it is. Virtually all of the present warming is attributable to human activity. In other words, yes, people are making it worse.


Is greenhouse effect is the other name of global warming?

Strictly speaking there is no other name for global warming."The whole earth heating up" might be another name.Global warming is causing climate change, so many people think they are both the same, so they say:"Climate change is another name for global warming", but they are not really the same.


Is both global environment and global warming is same?

Not quite, though they are very closely connected. Global warming is the warming of the earth. This is causing climate change, which is the many different changes in climate that are beginning to happen.


What measurement helps check the ecological issue of global warming that the world is currently facing?

One measurement used to assess the ecological issue of global warming is the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane. These gases trap heat and contribute to the warming of Earth's climate. Monitoring these concentrations over time provides valuable information about the extent of human activities impacting the climate.


Is global warming a cause or a effect of climate change?

Global warming is an effect of climate change. Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions. Global warming specifically refers to the increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities like burning fossil fuels.


What is Sarah Palin's stance on global warming?

Sarah Palin's stance is she does not believe in global warming. She thinks climate change is do to regular climate fluctuation.


How does humans effect climate?

Humans can affect climate by pollution. Many cars and factories are currently polluting the air which makes the climate hotter, or in other words global warming. They can make the planet hotter. Oh, and remember climate is weather over a long period of time, and weather is day to day conditions :)


What scientific journals talk about the global warming myth?

There are several journals that discuss global warming and whether or not it is real. They include Earth Interactions, Climate Research, Climate Dynamics and Climate Change.


How does global warming and climate change is affecting Brazil?

Brazil itself is the main cause of global warming and climate change as they are continuously chopping down the rainforests!