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Risks to civilization, humans and planet Earth

Hey kiddo! So, you know how we live on planet Earth? Well, sometimes there are things that can be dangerous to our planet, humans, and our way of life, and we call them risks.

There are many kinds of risks to civilization, which is just a fancy word for the way humans live together in cities and communities. One of these risks is climate change. This happens when the Earth gets too warm because of pollution and other things that humans do. If we don't do something about it, it could cause problems like food shortages, natural disasters, and even make some parts of the world unsuitable for living in.

There are also risks from things like wars and conflicts between different countries or groups of people. These can cause a lot of damage and harm to humans and the planet, and even sometimes lead to things like nuclear weapons being used, which can be very dangerous for everyone.

Another risk is from diseases. Sometimes new diseases can spread quickly and make a lot of people sick. This is why we have vaccines and healthcare to try to stop these diseases from spreading and hurting lots of people.

Now, when we talk about risks to humans, we mean things that can be dangerous to people specifically. This can include things like accidents, like when someone falls down and gets hurt, or when a car crashes. It can also include things like crime, where people purposely do bad things to others. We try to stop these risks by being careful and following rules, like wearing seat belts in cars and being kind to each other.

Finally, there are risks to the planet itself. This can include things like natural disasters, like earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods. These can be dangerous to humans, but they can also cause damage to the natural environment, like forests and other wildlife habitats. We can try to prepare for these risks by building stronger buildings, creating warning systems, and protecting the environment as best we can.

So, those are some of the risks we face as humans living on planet Earth. It's important for us to be aware of these risks so we can try to prevent them from happening, and be ready to deal with them if they do. Always remember that safety comes first!