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Wow thank you all so so much for so many likes I am so grateful! I read a NYT article for kids today and was inspired to write this for blog post

When I was little, I kept hearing the words “global warming.” I didn’t really know what it meant. But I saw wildfires on the news, long droughts, and strong storms that hurt people and animals. Now I know—those are signs that our Earth is heating up too much, too fast.

Every single day, humans use around 100 million barrels of oil and other fuels for things like driving cars, powering factories, and heating buildings. When we burn these fuels, we release gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane into the air.

Now, these gases aren’t “bad” by themselves—they’re actually natural. But when there’s too much of them, they trap heat around the Earth, kind of like a big blanket. One blanket can keep you warm. But what if you kept adding more and more blankets? You’d get too hot! That’s what’s happening to our planet.

Right now, scientists say Earth’s temperature is about 1.1°C (about 2°F) warmer than it was before people started using lots of fossil fuels. That might not sound like much, but it’s enough to cause big problems.

And it’s not just about heat. These gases also create pollution that can make people sick—especially those living in poorer areas or near factories and highways.

A lot of the pollution comes from cars and trucks. But it also hides in things we don’t think about—like making cement for buildings and steel for bridges. In fact, industry makes up about 20% of the world’s carbon pollution.

So what happens if we don’t stop?

• Hotter temperatures could be dangerous for older people and anyone working outside.
• Weird weather might make it harder to grow enough food.
• In some places, clean water could run low.
• And many animals and plants could lose their homes forever.

But here’s the good news: we can do something about it. People all over the world are working on solutions—like using clean energy (solar, wind), driving electric cars, and protecting forests. The more we learn, the more we can help.

Because this Earth? It’s our home. And we all share it.