Carbon and Climate: Is There a Serious Link?

Climate change is a topic that becomes increasingly relevant with each passing day. I've encountered buzzwords like carbon emissions resulting from industries, greenhouse gases, climate change, global warming, carbon offsetting, carbon neutrality, and more. Recently, at the G20 summit in New Delhi, it was a matter of serious concern among global leaders. Carbon dioxide (CO2) plays a vital role in our atmosphere by helping to regulate Earth's temperature. Each individual actively contributes to the carbon footprint, whether directly or indirectly. Major contributors to our carbon footprint include transportation, electricity, home heating, and increased affluence, which leads to greater production. Around the world, various efforts are underway to combat the ongoing harm to our planet caused by this man-made issue. Whether these attempts are genuine or merely superficial is a different discussion, but various technologies, methods, and government policies aim to control the magnitude of this threat. Reducing waste production, reusing materials, and enhancing recycling are all helpful strategies. Adopting a plant-based diet goes a long way in supporting the planet. Every individual bears responsibility for their own consumption and should be willing to change their lifestyle. The goal should be achieving zero emissions rather than settling for net-zero carbon emissions.