Earthlings

Climate change is a change in the average temperature and cycles of weather over a long period of time. The rising water can cover coastal areas, destroying habitats and displacing whole populations from low-lying areas. In most cases, the wealth of prosperous countries has come from activities that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. This wealth allows these countries to protect themselves from the effects of climate change. Poorer countries are less able to adapt to climate change and therefore suffer the most from its effects. They are also less able to develop because they need to focus on addressing the challenges caused by climate change.