Is the average global temperature really rising due to human activities? Yes, and the changes are occurring at a pace beyond our imagination. According to the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), human activities since the Industrial Revolution have already increased the Earth's average temperature by 1.1 degrees Celsius. The impacts of this rise are spreading beyond what we could have imagined.
Dr. Sarah Connor, a climate scientist, states that this temperature increase is not just a number. The Arctic ice sheets are melting at a record pace, and sea level rise has reached about 20 centimeters over the past 100 years. More concerning is the fact that this change is accelerating. Recent studies predict that if we continue to emit greenhouse gases at the current rate, we might see an additional 2-degree rise by 2050.
However, there is still hope. The cost of renewable energy is rapidly decreasing, and many countries are accelerating their transition to a decarbonized society. On the other hand, there are persistent concerns about striking a balance between economic development and environmental protection. Particularly in developing countries, there are apprehensions about rapid environmental legislation.
Addressing climate change is no longer an option but a necessity. Experts point out that the next decade will be a decisive period for the future of humanity. Each of our actions will influence the future of our planet.
