Effects of Climate Change
Discover how climate change is affecting our planet, ecosystems, and human society.
Temperature Rise
Global average temperatures continue to break records
Current:+1.1°C
Projected:Up to +4.4°C by 2100
Key Impact:Severe heat waves
Sea Level Rise
Coastal areas threatened by rising ocean levels
Current:+3.3mm/year
Projected:+0.3-2.5m by 2100
Key Impact:Coastal flooding
Glacier Retreat
Rapid melting of Earth's ice sheets and glaciers
Current:-428B tons/year
Projected:75% loss by 2100
Key Impact:Water scarcity
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