Climate Change Facts

Written by Jen Flatt Osborn August 14, 2023 Understanding the Reality of Our Planet

The earth is almost 1.1°C warmer than it was in the 1800s.

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Annually, global sea levels are rising by 0.13 inches.

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Deforestation contributes to around 20% of human-caused global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Wildlife populations have experienced a 69% decline in the last four decades.

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1. Carbon dioxide 2. Nitrous oxide 3. Methane 4.Chlorofluorocarbons 5. Water vapor

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Essential half of emission reductions by 2030 is needed to preserve the 1.5°C Goal.

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In one square mile, mangroves store carbon equal to 90,000 cars annual emissions.

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China, US, and India are the three major contributors of greenhouse gas emissions.

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193 countries and the EU ratified the 2015 Paris Agreement, pledging to limit global warming.

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Worldwide almost 304 billion work hours were lost due to heatwave in 2019.

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"Ignoring the problem and not taking personal responsibility for it would most likely increase it. Let’s be those people who do something!"

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Climate Change Facts

The earth is almost 1.1°C warmer than it was in the 1800s.

Earth's Rising Temperature

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Annually, global sea levels are rising by 0.13 inches.

Rising Sea Levels

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Deforestation contributes to around 20% of human-caused global greenhouse gas emissions.

The Impact of Deforestation

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Wildlife populations have experienced a 69% decline in the last four decades.

Decline in Wildlife Populations

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1. Carbon dioxide 2. Nitrous oxide 3. Methane 4.Chlorofluorocarbons 5. Water vapor

Major Greenhouse Gases

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Essential half of emission reductions by 2030 is needed to preserve the 1.5°C Goal.

Emission Reductions Goal

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In one square mile, mangroves store carbon equal to 90,000 cars annual emissions.

Role of Mangroves

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China, US, and India are the three major contributors of greenhouse gas emissions.

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193 countries and the EU ratified the 2015 Paris Agreement, pledging to limit global warming.

Global Commitment

Worldwide almost 304 billion work hours were lost due to heatwave in 2019.

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"Ignoring the problem and not taking personal responsibility for it would most likely increase it. Let’s be those people who do something!"

Our Responsibility

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