2. Global Warming and Climate Change

Global warming and climate change are paramount concerns of our era, posing existential threats to both the environment and humanity. The phenomenon of global warming, primarily driven by human activities such as deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels, leads to the gradual increase in Earth’s average surface temperature. This, in turn, accelerates climate change, manifesting in extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, and the disruption of natural ecosystems.
The impact of global warming is far-reaching. It has altered weather patterns, leading to unprecedented heatwaves, severe droughts, and intense storms. These climatic aberrations not only affect the natural world, resulting in the loss of biodiversity and habitat, but also have profound implications for human societies. Agricultural yields are affected, fresh water supplies are diminished, and the risk of climate-related disasters increases, impacting millions of lives.
Efforts to mitigate these changes are critical. This involves transitioning to renewable energy sources, implementing sustainable practices in industries, and fostering global cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. On the anniversary of international climate agreements, it’s a moment to reflect on our progress and recommit to our aspirations for a sustainable future.
Our collective wishes for a healthier planet hinge on our actions today. As stewards of our environment, it’s imperative that we embrace both individual and collective responsibility to combat global warming and ensure a sustainable legacy for future generations.

Vocabulary:

1. Paramount (सर्वोपरि) – More important than anything else; supreme – किसी भी चीज से ज्यादा महत्वपूर्ण; सर्वोच्च।


2. Existential Threat (अस्तित्वगत खतरा) – A threat that has the potential to undermine or wipe out the existence of something – एक ऐसा खतरा जिसकी क्षमता किसी चीज के अस्तित्व को कम करने या मिटाने की हो।


3. Phenomenon (घटना) – A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause is in question – एक तथ्य या स्थिति जिसे अस्तित्व में होने या होने के लिए देखा जाता है, विशेषकर वह जिसका कारण प्रश्न में है।


4. Climatic Aberrations (जलवायु विसंगतियाँ) – Deviations or departures from the expected or normal climatic conditions – सामान्य या सामान्य जलवायु स्थितियों से विचलन या प्रस्थान।


5. Biodiversity (जैव विविधता) – The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat – दुनिया में या किसी विशेष आवास में पौधे और जानवरों की जीवन विविधता।


6. Mitigate (कम करना) – Make less severe, serious, or painful – कम गंभीर, गंभीर या दर्दनाक बनाना।


7. Renewable Energy (अक्षय ऊर्जा) – Energy from a source that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power – एक ऐसे स्रोत से ऊर्जा जो उपयोग करने पर समाप्त नहीं होती है, जैसे कि पवन या सौर ऊर्जा।


8. Aspirations (आकांक्षाएँ) – A hope or ambition of achieving something – कुछ हासिल करने की उम्मीद या महत्वाकांक्षा।


9. Anniversary (सालगिरह) – The date on which an event took place in a previous year – वह तारीख जिस पर पिछले वर्ष में कोई घटना हुई थी।


10. Stewards (संरक्षक) – A person employed to manage another’s property, especially a large house or estate – दूसरे की संपत्ति का प्रबंधन करने के लिए नियोजित व्यक्ति, विशेष रूप से एक बड़ा घर या संपत्ति।


11. Legacy (विरासत) – Something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor – कुछ जो पूर्वज या पूर्ववर्ती से प्रेषित या प्राप्त किया गया हो।