India, June 5 -- World Environment Day serves as a reminder of the shared responsibility to protect nature, restore ecosystems and build a cleaner, greener and healthier future for generations to come

Historically, one invention and one discovery have led to many of the consequences humanity faces today. These are the invention of the wheel and the discovery of fire. While not the only causes, they represent the beginning of human interventions that have ultimately contributed to present-day climate change, much of which is anthropogenic or human-induced. Alongside natural factors, these activities have resulted in environmental impacts with both positive and negative consequences for living beings.

Awareness of the causes of climate ch...