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Summary

The book “Climate Change - Preliminary Information” introduces the basic science of climate change, explaining the difference between weather and climate, natural and human causes of global warming, and their wide-ranging impacts. It highlights how industrialization, deforestation, and greenhouse gas emissions intensify climate risks, leading to rising temperatures, melting glaciers, sea-level rise, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity. With Nepal as a case study, the book discusses local challenges like glacial lake outburst floods and erratic rainfall. It also reviews global and national responses, stressing renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, forest conservation, and disaster preparedness. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of awareness, education, and youth participation, urging collective action from governments, civil society, and individuals to combat climate change and build resilience.