climate change and its effects on extreme weather events

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in weather patterns and average temperatures caused by human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels. These alterations have led to significant changes in the occurrence and intensity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, droughts, floods, and heatwaves. The effects of climate change on extreme weather events involve their increased frequency, duration, and severity, posing various risks to human life, ecosystems, and infrastructure.

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