The main cause of the increase in global temperatures is greenhouse gases. These gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a greenhouse effect that raises global temperatures.
The associated effects of rising temperatures include melting ice caps, rising sea levels, more frequent and intense weather events such as stronger hurricanes, and shifts in ecosystems and wildlife populations. While acid rain, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and particulates can contribute to environmental and climate issues, they are not the primary drivers of global temperature rise like greenhouse gases are.
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