13.1 The temperature of planet Earth changes

The climate of planet Earth has changed a lot throughout its history. The climate has occasionally grown both warmer and colder, and these changes have been impossible to stop.

Currently, the planet's climate is warming at an unprecedented rate as a result of human activity. Our lifestyle is proving to be insustainable, as it takes an irreversible toll on the environment.

The climate of planet Earth was warm and humid during the Mesozoic era (approximately 100 million years ago).