Climate Change Handbook

The long-term average of the weather is called climate. Changes in the Earth's climate system can produce new weather patterns which may remain the same for more than a few decades. This phenomenon is known as climate change. It takes place when Earth's energy budget is altered by the natural processes inherent to the various parts of the climatic system. The major areas of study within climate change include global warming and its effects. Global warming refers to the long term escalation in the average temperature of the Earth's climate system. It can have a wide range of effects such as regional changes in precipitation, rising sea levels and expansion of deserts. It may also harm food security and diminish crop yields. This book studies and analyses the concepts of climate change and its utmost significance in modern times. It presents studies and researches performed by experts across the globe. This book aims to equip students and experts with the advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area.