Climate change has been a topic of concern for humanity for the past two decades. In my opinion, it is the best example of the consequences of our actions on our planet. Most countries have taken some efforts and precautions to save the Earth from further damage. The decline of forests and global warming have affected our lives in more ways than one and in the future, the Earth and its inhabitants may experience a more crucial period in their lives if we neglect this issue. Right now, in my opinion, preventing further climate change is the most important precaution. Unlike events such as war, terrorism and recession, which have a direct impact on the human population, climate change is an indirect consequence of our actions. Climate change is a collective term that refers to a series of changes experienced by our climate system over a period of time. It includes global warming, i.e. the increase in the earth's temperature, the melting of glaciers and polar ice, rising sea levels, increases in carbon dioxide in the air, changes in pollen and other major climate changes all over the world. Several factors contribute to these changes. In this research paper, I try to analyze some of the major effects of climate change and its physiological and psychological consequences on humans. First, I like to discuss the effects of climate change on people's economic conditions. Climate change has negative effects on agriculture and forestry. Almost 30% of the earth's territory is covered by dense forests. According to United Nations statistics, 23% of these forests and croplands have declined over the last 50 years (Easterling & Apps, 2005). Deforestation was about 5% between 1980 and 1995. It affects resources from... middle of paper... 165-189. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10584-005-5941-0. Holmberg, M. O. (2010). Mapping climate change: Six case studies in the United States. (Order No. 3403928, University of Colorado at Boulder). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, , 209. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/507900445?accountid=8067. (507900445).Mertz, O., Halsnæs, K., Olesen, J., & Rasmussen, K. (2009). Adaptation to climate change in developing countries. Environmental Management, 43(5), 743-52. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00267-008-9259-3. Searle, K., & Gow, K. (2010). Do concerns about climate change lead to distress? International Journal of Climate Change Strategy and Management, 2(4), 362-379. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17568691011089891."The Ocean." National geographic. Np, nd Web. January 18. 2014. .