Causes of climate change
Climate change is nothing new - the world’s climate has changed throughout geological time. However, in recent decades, scientists believe that the rapid changes in climate have resulted largely from human activities and that the unprecedented rate of change threatens global ecosystems.
This article considers the natural and human causes of climate change.
Mount Pinatubo, Philippines (Source: Volcano Disaster Assistance Program)
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