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Climate Change and Extinction: A Global Crisis – By Bhanuka – eLanka Climate change is one of the most significant drivers of species extinction in the modern era. Rising global temperatures, habitat destruction, ocean acidification, and extreme weather patterns have disrupted ecosystems, leading to biodiversity loss at an alarming rate. This article explores the relationship between climate change and species extinction, focusing on key factors, historical extinctions, and potential solutions to mitigate the ongoing crisis. Introduction The Earth’s climate has undergone significant fluctuations throughout history. However, the rapid increase in greenhouse gas emissions due to human activities has accelerated global warming, impacting ecosystems worldwide. Scientists warn that we are entering the Sixth Mass Extinction, where many species are at risk of disappearing due to habitat loss, altered ecosystems, and direct climate-related effects. Unlike previous natural climate shifts, this crisis is largely driven by human activities, making it imperative for global ...

COUNTRIES CRITICAL OF U S A FOR EXITING CLIMATE PACT IS SIMILAR TO POT CALLING KETTLE BLACK – By N.S.Venkataraman Several studies in recent times have warned against oppressive heat waves happening in the world due to global warming in the coming period. Certainly, there is world wide concern about the climate changes taking place , which are already evident to some extent by heavy rains or hot weather happening unusually and not in tune with the historic seasonal trend. As a matter of fact, the seasonal variations appear to be becoming somewhat unpredictable. Paris Climate Agreement : While recognising that global warming is causing such climate challenges and considering the urgency to tackle the issues , the Paris Climate Agreement committed all countries to collectively strive to keep global temperature from exceeding 1.5 degree Celsius or pre industrial times, failing which to certainly keep it below 2 degree ...