What is climate change? How does it happen? Who does it affect? Climate Change Basics unpacks these key concepts and more, such as the difference between weather and climate, the role of the sun, and how Earth's long history of natural climate changes differs from the climate change of the modern world. You will learn what greenhouse gas emissions are, how human activities impact and accelerate climate change by creating these emissions, and the differences between and impacts of global warming and climate change. Do you want to help make a difference? This scientific guide also discusses what the future may hold and the actions we can take now to help protect our planet.