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The Urgent Truth About Global Warming and the Vital Need to Protect Our Forests – Kashmir Reader

“Global Warming: The Urgent Crisis Facing Our Planet”

Global warming and climate change are two of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. The rise in average air temperature over the last century has been attributed to human activity, particularly the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has reported that the global average surface temperature has increased by 1.07°C since 1850, with human activity accounting for a significant portion of this increase.

According to the UN | United in Science 2021 report, the past five years have seen some of the highest global temperatures on record, with unprecedented changes in the global climate system. The rapid pace of climate change is alarming, with models predicting a further increase in average surface temperatures by 2°C to 6°C by the end of the century if current emission trends continue.

One of the key contributors to global warming is deforestation, with recent data showing a significant increase in deforestation rates in countries like India. Between 2015 and 2020, India experienced the highest rate of deforestation in the past 30 years, with an average of 668,400 hectares lost each year.

The consequences of global warming are far-reaching, affecting everything from ice caps and glaciers to rainfall patterns and infectious diseases. It is crucial that we take immediate action to address this issue, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preserving forests, and transitioning to renewable energy sources.

If we fail to act, the consequences could be catastrophic, leading to irreversible damage to our planet and potentially the end of life as we know it. It is up to each and every one of us to take responsibility for our actions and work towards a sustainable future for our planet.

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