The form of energy that can be closely connected to climate change is fossil fuel energy. When fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are burned for energy production, they release greenhouse gases (primarily carbon dioxide) into the atmosphere. These greenhouse gases trap heat, leading to the enhanced greenhouse effect and global warming. This rise in global temperatures contributes to climate change, resulting in various environmental impacts such as melting polar ice caps, rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and disruptions to ecosystems. Transitioning to cleaner and renewable sources of energy is crucial to mitigating climate change.
