Yes, you can use “because” in an essay. “Because” is a conjunction that is used to connect a reason or explanation with an action or statement. It is a way to connect your evidence and explanations to your main argument or thesis statement in your essay. For example, “I believe that climate change is a serious problem because of the overwhelming scientific evidence showing that the Earth’s temperature is rising and that human activity is a major contributor to this trend.”
It is important to use “because” in a logical and consistent manner and be aware of the concordance of tenses when using in the sentence.
