Global warming is caused by negative human interactions with the environment.

• Deforestation

• Burning fossil fuels

• Industrial emissions

The actions of humans have been raising global temperatures by causing excess greenhouse gasses, such as carbon dioxide, to get trapped. [14]

Companies that benefit from the use of land and fossil fuels spend millions lobbying against bills that have the potential to save the environment.

• In 2019, the top five public oil and gas companies spent around $200 million to lobby against environment protection policies. [9]

• The top 2 companies, BP and Shell, accounted for over half of the spending ($53 and $49 million respectively). [9]

• By the end of Q3 2021, $81.9 million had been spent opposing environment protection. [6]

• Lawmakers that oppose climate change policies have been making money from dividends and investment income for over 10 years. [6]

The causes of global warming are also perpetuated by those that deny its existence and misinformation being spread.

• Teachers are unaware of the causes of climate change

• Several teachers don't believe that humans cause global warming

Misinformation in schools causes students to grow up not understanding the causes of their actions.