Climate Change: Global Risks, Challenges and Decisions (Volume II)

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in global or regional climate patterns, primarily attributed to human activities that increase greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat radiated from the Earth's surface, enhancing the natural greenhouse effect. This trapped heat leads to gradual warming of the Earth's surface and oceans, altering weather patterns, sea levels and ecosystems. Human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation and industrial processes significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, intensifying climate change impacts. Effects include more frequent and intense heat waves, changing precipitation patterns and disruptions to agriculture and biodiversity. Scientists use climate models to project future changes and advocate for reform strategies like reducing emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources to limit the severity of climate change. Such selected concepts that redefine climate change have been presented in this book. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of climatology. This book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.