“Over the last century, however, average global temperatures have instead started to rise. Scientists have recently concluded that much of the recent warming is due to the release of greenhouse gases from human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels. A sobering possibility is that continued human-caused global warming could disrupt or override the natural climate cycle of the ice age.” Respond to the question. Write your response in the space below.
What important message about global warming and climate change might the author be implying? Use at least two details from the excerpt to support your response.