For awhile, I've seen people mention that "global warming is fake." Yeah, it was just a hoax all along! Ha ha! So many people have said that on TV. I had to "Google" it, and Google AI Overview:
Is climate change real?
Scientific evidence overwhelmingly shows that climate change is real, primarily driven by human activity, and occurring at an unprecedented rate, with over 99% of climate scientists in agreement. Since 1850-1900, greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels have warmed the planet by approximately 1.1°C.
Key Evidence for Climate Change:
Scientific Consensus: Multiple studies confirm that over 97%–99% of actively publishing climate scientists agree that humans are the main cause of recent climate changes.
Global Temperatures: The average global temperature has risen by about
since the pre-industrial era, leading to more frequent, intense heatwaves and extreme weather events.
Rising Sea Levels & Ice Melt: NASA observations indicate that land-based ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are decreasing in mass, contributing to rising sea levels.
Atmospheric: The level of
in the atmosphere has increased dramatically due to human activity, far exceeding natural cycles over the past 800,000 years.
Common Misconceptions:
Weather vs. Climate: Cold weather snaps do not disprove global warming. Weather refers to short-term conditions, while climate is the long-term trend, which is increasing in temperature.
Natural Cycles: While the climate has changed throughout history, the current warming is occurring at a rate not seen in the past 10,000 years, according to NASA.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports, which review the work of thousands of experts, confirm that this warming is due to human activity.
