FUNDAMENTALLY…
Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases
When we burn coal, oil and gas we release carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and other gases into the atmosphere.
Which increases the greenhouse effect
The greenhouse effect insulates the planet, keeping heat in. The more greenhouse gases, the hotter it is.
Which increases the temperature
The temperature increase is in-line with the rise in carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere.
Causing more extreme heat
We are seeing more very hot days and less very cold days. Heat increases volatility causing extreme and erratic weather events
And changing the climate.
We are seeing more heat waves, droughts, fires, and floods. Oceans are more acidic, sea ice is melting and the sea level is rising.