To explain:
The way through which the threats to biodiversity summarized in the acronym HIPPO contributes to climate change.
Introduction:
Global climate change is due to an increase in the amount of heat in the atmosphere dues to the greenhouse gases. Burning fossil fuels and emission of greenhouse gas (CFCs, methane, nitrous oxide, and CO2) increase temperature. The increasing amount of CO2 in the global atmosphere leads to the industrial revolution. Global climate change is a major issue at present because it causes pollution, greenhouse gas emission, and deforestation. Every individual must take steps on immediate steps to prevent these drastic climate change effects and try to protect the environment.
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