What will you discover?
C is for Climate - what it means and why it is changing.
Key takeaways
- Climate is measured over thirty years or more, not one bad summer.
- Carbon dioxide and methane trap heat near the Earth's surface.
- India feels climate change as heatwaves, erratic monsoon and coastal flooding.
- Every reduction in emissions still makes a difference.
Questions this video answers
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is what the sky does today. Climate is the average of that weather over many years.
Why is the climate changing?
Burning coal, oil and gas releases gases that trap heat, warming the planet faster than nature would.
Take the learning further
Ask a grandparent what the summers and monsoon were like when they were your age. Write down three differences.
