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.
Burning fossil fuels brings environmental consequences ranging from air and water pollution to releasing carbon into the atmosphere. The availability and prices of fossil fuels are major factors influencing economic trends.ave. Ole-Gunnar Rasmussen/iStock/Getty Images. Fossil fuels are so named because their sources are not readily renewed like solar, wind or hydroelectric energy. There's only so much in the ground, and while new technologies find more of these resources, no one knows for sure how long the supplies will last.