Food Justice and Security

There is still a small window of time to aggressively reduce emissions and save communities from disaster.

Thousands of low-lying islands and coastal cities face threats of rising sea levels by .

What are some health consequences of extreme heat waves for humans?

The greenhouse effect is not essential for keeping our planet warm; it only causes warming.

Days over 125 degrees Fahrenheit are expected to remain virtually non-existent by 2053.

Carbon dioxide is released naturally through respiration and volcano eruptions.

What happens to the Earth's average temperature as more carbon dioxide accumulates in the atmosphere?

Dark ocean surfaces reflect the sun's energy back into the atmosphere, creating a cooling effect.

More children develop and respiratory disease due to climate change.

Each of the past three decades has been warmer than any other decade since measurements began in 1850.

What does the IPCC report integrate more strongly than earlier assessments?

Some affluent cities attempt to adapt by elevating buildings and building meter tall sea walls.

What is the relationship between warmer water and oxygen content in the ocean?

out of the last 13 years were the warmest on record.

What does the comparison of old and new photographs of places like Muir Glacier demonstrate?

What information do tree rings provide about past climates?

Investing in nature and cities alone is sufficient to secure a healthy, livable planet.

What has been the impact on transportation systems in the UK due to extreme heat?

The enhanced greenhouse effect causes the planet to heat up at a much slower rate than the natural greenhouse effect.

Extreme weather events can compound many health .