What does Erica mean? Erica [er-i-ca]â¼ as a girls' name is pronounced AIR-a-ka. It is of Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Erica is complete ruler. Latinate feminine form of Eric, and also a flower name, as the Latin word erica means heather. Scandinavian name revived in the 19th century.
Causes of climate change Causes and Consequences of Climate Change Humans are increasingly influencing the climate and the earth's temperature by burning fossil fuels, cutting down rainforests and farming livestock. This adds enormous amounts of greenhouse gases to those naturally occurring in the atmosphere, increasing the greenhouse effect and global warming.
Fossil fuels exist, and they provide a valuable service. Itâs not so much that we use fossil fuels for energy that is problematic, but itâs the side effects of using them that causes all of the problems. Burning fossil fuels creates carbon dioxide, the number one greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.