Climate change is the continual rising temperatures of the Earth resulting from many factors. The main issue we are targeting is stopping the human induced causes, for example the burning of fossil fuels. Climate change is a big deal because it is creating permanent damage to the planet.
The main cause of climate change is the greenhouse effect. This is caused by the burning of fossil fuels. The greenhouse effect further traps in heat from the sun, resulting in rising global temperatures.
Climate change can be slowed down through mediation. This can be on a personal or societal scale. Examples include focusing on renewable energy sources, such as using solar power for your home, and reducing wastes, such as limiting running water.