TRI DUC ENGLISH ✦ ACADEMIC EDGE UNIT 4 · EXTENDED MASTERCLASS Global Warming & Climate Change Causes · Environmental Impacts · Sustainable Solutions 💡 Pro Tip: Trong Writing Task 2 chủ đề Môi trường, việc sử dụng chính xác các danh từ ghép (compound nouns) và động từ mô tả sự biến đổi (verbs of change) là chìa khóa để đạt điểm cao Lexical Resource. Di chuột vào các từ màu cam để xem nghĩa. A. The Causes (Nguyên nhân) The primary driver of modern climate change is human activity, specifically processes that release harmful substances into the atmosphere. Emission : The production and discharge of gases, notably Carbon Dioxide (CO2). We often talk about reducing carbon emissions . Fossil fuels : Natural fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. The continuous burning of these fuels is the main source of the problem. Deforestation : The large-scale removal of trees. Trees naturally absorb CO2; without them, the greenhouse effect worsens. The greenhouse effect : The process where gases trap the sun's heat within the Earth's atmosphere, causing global temperatures to rise. Urbanization : The rapid growth of cities, leading to increased energy consumption and pollution. B. The Consequences (Hậu quả) If global warming continues at its current rate, the environmental impacts will be devastating and irreversible. 🧊 Glaciers : Huge masses of ice in the polar regions. They are melting rapidly, which leads to sea-level rise . 🏜️ Drought : A long period with no rain. This severely impacts agriculture and leads to water shortages. 🌊 Extreme weather events: An increase in the frequency of hurricanes, floods, and heatwaves. 🐾 Habitat loss: Animals lose their natural homes, pushing ma...