As humans we are reliant on the environment, so it is critical that we take good care of it. Climate change is harming the environment. As a planet we need to work together to slow the effects of climate change. No matter how small the change you make is it is still helping. Climate change is caused by an increase of greenhouse gases. The two main gases that are getting trapped carbon dioxide and methane.Carbon dioxide comes from burning of fossil fuels and the decomposition of organic matter. Methane comes from livestock, landfills, and rice cultivation.