New Delhi: April 22 is marked as Earth Day – when every year humanity reminds itself of the harsh reality of climate change and the situation is now or never. Google today highlighted the threat of climate change to humanity through a special Doodle.
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“Today’s annual Earth Day Doodle highlights how individuals and communities can work together in ways big and small to take action against climate change. On this day, people around the world honor the achievements of the environmental movement and reflect on areas where further climate justice is needed,” said Google for the climate change doodle.
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This doodle is made of real leaves depicting actions that we can do in our day to day that can add up to make a real difference. Some of the actions include:
- At home: Opting to air dry laundry instead of using the dryer
- How/what we consume: Practicing a plant-based diet or choosing plant-based alternatives when possible
- How we get around: Walking or biking instead of driving when possible
What is climate change?
Climate change refers to long-term changes in Earth’s climate patterns, observed over the past century or more. The changes are largely driven by anthropogenic activities that release greenhouse gases such as CO2, methane into the atmosphere, causing a warming effect that alters the planet’s weather patterns.
What are the causes of climate change?
The primary cause of climate change is the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, which trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. These gases are produced by human activities such as burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and agriculture.
How is it affecting our lives?
Climate change has far-reaching effects on the planet, including sea level rise, more frequent and severe weather events, ocean acidification, and changes in the distribution and behavior of plant and animal species. These impacts threaten human health and livelihoods as well as global biodiversity and ecosystem stability.