 We explain climate change and how to prevent it. Climate change is a long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place. Climate change may cause unexpected weather patterns which have a negative impact on farming. Climate change also results in damaging weather events such as more frequent and more intense hurricanes, floods, downpours, and winter storms. Warming global temperatures associated with climate change also means that ice sheets and glaciers are melting at an accelerated rate. This contributes to rising sea levels which in turn causes further changes in weather. In addition, it causes damage to coastlines as a result of increased flooding and erosion. Throughout history, climate has continually changed. When occurring naturally, this is a slow process that takes place over hundreds and thousands of years. However, climate change is now taking place at a much faster rate. Human activity is largely responsible for current climate change. The burning of fossil fuels like natural gas, oil, and coal releases greenhouse gases into Earth's atmosphere. These gases trap heat inside the atmosphere causing Earth's average temperature to rise. This global warming of our planet causes rapid climate change that is damaging to life on Earth. So, how can we slow down or stop the human cost global warming? One, switch to renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind energy. Two, drive electric vehicles instead of those that burn fossil fuels. Three, conserve energy by better insulating buildings. Four, replace old failing appliances with more energy efficient ones. Five, support measures to counterbalance annual carbon dioxide emissions such as the planting of trees. Six, make better travel choices, travel by boat or train rather than by plane to reduce the emission of harmful gases. Finally, support businesses that use and promote sustainable climate smart practices. Together we can fight climate change and make a difference.