How does extreme weather relate to climate change and global warming?

Extreme weather is like when your favorite toy gets extra rowdy because it’s been playing too long, and climate change is the reason it's been playing longer.

Climate change means Earth is getting warmer, mostly because of global warming, which is like a giant blanket that keeps more heat in than usual. This happens mainly from people burning fuels like coal and gas, which send out extra warmth into the air.

Imagine you're taking a bath, the water is warm at first, but if you keep turning up the heat, it becomes hot. That’s what's happening to Earth: it's getting warmer day by day. When Earth gets warmer, extreme weather, like really strong storms, big floods, or long droughts, happens more often.

Think of Earth as a playground with lots of energy. When you add more warmth, the energy becomes more active. That means winds can be stronger, rains can fall harder, and heat waves can last longer. It's like when your friends all jump on the swings at once, everything gets more exciting (and sometimes chaotic).

So climate change and global warming are making Earth’s weather extra lively, and that means we might see more of those big, wild moments in nature!