as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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explain what climate change is
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climate change is a broad term that describes the long-term changes in the global climate due to the increase of certain gases in the atmosphere. these gases, primarily carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, trap heat from the sun, causing the planet's temperature to gradually increase, leading to more extreme weather patterns, melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and other impacts.
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