Investigating the Impact of Human Activities on Ecosystem and Climate Change
Climate change, the long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns, is a pressing global issue with farreaching consequences.Understanding the factors that drive this complex phenomenon is crucial for mitigating its impacts and adapting to its realities.The Earth's delicate balance between ecosystems and climate is facing unprecedented challenges, primarily driven by human activities.The burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas releases large amounts of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere.These gases trap heat, leading to global warming and a cascade of ecological consequences.Forests play a vital role in regulating climate by absorbing CO 2 .However, deforestation for agriculture, logging, and development is rapidly diminishing these vital carbon sinks, further exacerbating climate change.Intensive agricultural practices like monoculture farming, excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, and large-scale livestock production contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, soil degradation, and water
Authors
- Shahina Kalim
- Anju Singh
- Manish Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2588-6499)
- Nirmala Devi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6741-5987)
- Sandeep K. Arya
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Global Science Research
- Published
- 2024-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.26540/ijgsr.v11.i1.2024.262
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Environmental Impact
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00