What is NOT considered a major factor contributing to climate change?

The recognition that natural disasters are not a major factor contributing to climate change lies in the distinction between contributing factors and the outcomes of climate change. Carbon emissions, deforestation, and greenhouse gases are all significant contributors to climate change because they increase the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This, in turn, enhances the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming and various climatic shifts.

On the other hand, natural disasters, while they can be influenced by climate change (for example, more intense hurricanes or droughts), are not a direct cause of climate change themselves. Instead, they are often seen as consequences of the changing climate or weather patterns. Therefore, they do not act as a contributing factor to the underlying processes that drive climate change. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify the dynamics of climate change and its impacts on the environment.