Authors: Elif Altürk, Zeynep Rüya Parlak
Abstract: Climate change happens the volume of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere rises up because of fossil fuel usage, human activities, especially in cities, resulting in a global average temperature increase. That will cause to mount up the frequency and severity of extreme weather events and disasters, such as droughts, floods, and severe storms. The effects of global warming are being felt quite significantly in Turkey, as they are around the world. Abnormal changes in seasonal temperatures, fires, drought, and urbanization have begun to severely effect life in Turkey, accelerating rapidly since 2020. This article attempts to assess how climate change is affecting Turkey using data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) and the Ministry of Forestry with respect to drought, forest fires, etc. The results indicate that sustainable solutions must be urgently proposed, citizens must be informed, and strategic plans must be developed.
