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Climate change refers to the significant and prolonged transformations in weather patterns, occurring locally or globally, often accompanied by observable impacts on the environment. The planet is undergoing particularly severe and, in some cases, irreversible changes in rainfall patterns, ocean dynamics, and wind systems across all regions of the world.

In Europe, reports indicate a relatively high frequency of extreme weather events, with predictions of increasing intensity. This includes episodes of sea water overheating and other alarming phenomena. A projected global temperature rise of 2°C is expected to have devastating consequences for both nature and human societies.

The gradual accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is causing rising temperatures, heat waves, melting ice caps, prolonged droughts, and simultaneous flooding. Despite 97% of climate scientists agreeing that climate change is a reality, primarily driven by human activity, the political will to transition to a zero-emissions economy remains insufficient. It may take even more frequent and severe weather events—such as hurricanes, floods, droughts, and heat waves—to persuade the public, policymakers, and industrial leaders to take decisive action. Without meaningful change, the future may bring not only environmental catastrophe but also the collapse of markets and industries as we know them.