Climate change fact file south downs national park. National research council, 2010a, advancing the science of climate change national research council, 2010b, limiting the magnitude of climate change national research council, 2010c, adapting to the impacts of climate change national research council, 2011d, informing an effective response to climate change. The logic for this is that global climate change affects us all, but individual countries can manage only the activities that take place within their borders. Climate change information fact sheet zimbabwe this document has been prepared based on information available at the date of publication, and does not reflect official views of the u.
Worksheet to go with the david attenborough documentary climate change. If climate change accelerates and we fail to adapt to it in time, we. Climate change has, and will have, a direct effect on peoples lives, particularly in africa. Ten facts about the economics of climate change and. The geological evidence that the scientists gather from the flora record, faunal records, deep accumulation of ice, stable isotope, and glacial process is very important to record the climate from time to time. Climate changes mental health american public health. Print these out and you no longer need to be connected to a computer to have a fun, educational. Web links to download highresolution figures and data files. Causes of climate change united states environmental.
Climate changes mental health making the connection. Significant changes are occurring on earth, including increasing air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising sea levels. The latest myths and facts on global warming authors dr. United nations framework convention on climate change february 2011 2 this usage differs from that in the united nations framework convention on climate change unfccc, where climate change refers to a change of climate that is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and that is in. Dec 16, 2014 ipa has just published climate change. Space global climate, sahelian climate, local climate. Climate change in antarctica understanding the facts. Michael oppenheimer professor of geosciences and international affairs, princeton university.
Health, environment and climate change report by the directorgeneral 1. Projected increases in mean temperature could be 2. Both humanmade and natural factors contribute to climate change. All of the evidence, including air temperature, ocean temperature, melting of snow and sea level rise, indicates a rise in the average global tem. Addressing climate change is one of the nine key objectives upon which the future cap will be based. Africa, for example, is already suffer ing from recurring droughts and floods, and with global warming the. First, it lays out the evidence that human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels, are responsible for much of the warming and related changes being observed around the world. First, it lays out the evidence that human activities, especially the burning of. Summary history of climate change science history in hypertext basic data the modern temperature trend past cycles. Climate change and the greenhouse effect fact sheet. The european commission has prepared an introductory brief exploring the risk that climate change. Searching the internet for climate change information can be very confusing because of the sheer amount you can find there. Climate change science program, assessment reports by the intergovernmental panel on climate change, and epas climate change indicators in. Sometimes, this is called global warming, but using the term climate change is more accurate because it describes change, rather than using the oversimplified term of warming.
Climate change facts and figures overall situation climate change is increasing the risk of extreme weather events with more intense hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons, heavier rain and snowfall, more frequent and intense heat waves. Program, synthesis and assessment products by the u. In fact, much of what you hear every day is exaggerated, often on purpose. This fact sheet presents an overview of epa s indicators and highlights a few samples from epa s report and website. We detail the impacts that forests are having on the changing climate and discuss specific ways that trees can be used to reduce or counter carbon emissions directly and indirectly. That is equivalent to saying that there is a 10% chance that none of the global warming is caused by humans. Finally, climate change is presented as a problem of risk assessment and management, and quantitative estimates of individual climate risks to the united states are given. Learn resource guide for advanced learning on the scientific fundamentals of climate change 4 1. The fact that the benefits of addressing the problem of climate change almost. We explain ways that trees can mitigate some of the risks associated with climate change. The reuse policy of european commission documents is regulated by decision 2011833eu oj l. Areas with weak health infrastructure mostly in developing countries will be the least able to cope without assistance to prepare and respond.
One of the key effects of climate change is that extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, heatwaves, and rainfall variations become more frequent and more severe. Climate change fact file from 19601990 the annual average temperature for the uk increased. Upstream burning of fossil fuels produces heattrapping toxins that are released into the air, harming our health downstream. Certain people are especially vulnerable, including children, the elderly, the sick, and the poor. Climate change is a term that refers to major changes in temperature, rainfall, snow, or wind patterns lasting for decades or longer. Climate change is the leading body in the assessment of climate change, set up by the united nations.
At berkeley earth, we strive to do work that is independent, transparent, and complete. Climate models have been developed that consider social and economic factors population and carbon emissions. Sea level is rising more rapidly along the texas coast than the rise caused by climate change alone, because the land is sinking, largely because of ground water pumping. Climate change is increasing the risk of extreme weather events with more. Agriculture and climate change european commission. Climate change, agriculture, water, and food security. Climate change indicators in the united states, 2016. The climate change agenda has risen substantially in global and national importance and the topic has thus been given a dedicated chapter in this 2. Not sure how we found ourselves in this climate crisis. The concept of a climate model is explained, and the use of such models to estimate future climate change is illustrated.
The simple fact is that climate change throws natural. Greenhouse gases are referred to as forcing agents because of their ability to change the planets energy balance. Iaato recognizes that modern climate change is a significant threat to the antarctic environment and has established a working group to promote awareness and understanding of climate change in the antarctic resulting from human activities worldwide, and to develop advice for iaato members to be climate change. Continuing climate change will affect, in profoundly adverse ways, some of the social and environmental determinants of health. Climatechange science will continue to help society make informed. Ice age speculations temperatures from fossil shells rapid climate change radiocarbon dating influences on climate the carbon dioxide greenhouse effect. Multisectoral nutrition strategy global learning and. Temperatures are rising, snow and rainfall patterns are shifting, and more extreme climate eventslike heavy rainstorms and record high temperaturesare already taking place. About berkeley earth berkeley earth was founded in 2010 with the goal of addressing the major concerns of climate change skeptics regarding global warming and the land surface temperature record. In order to create sustainable change, the agency promotes activities that create environmentally friendly business and incomegenerating opportunities for haitians across sectors and skills levels. In this section we will provide you with some basic essential information that is very important to understand if you want to work with a group of children or young people on climate change. We need to act urgently if we are to avoid an irreversible buildup of green house gases ghgs and global warming at a potentially huge cost to the economy and society. Climate change and public health climate effects on.
United nations fact sheet on climate change climate change. Prompted by successive reports of the intergovernmental panel on climate change ipcc, the issue of human induced climate change has become a dominant theme of world politics. Climate change climate change young peoples trust for. In reading this chapter, it needs to be borne in mind. Physicians may be hesitant to talk about climate change because they arent. As a result, climate change will reduce the growth in meat consumption slightly and cause a more substantial fall in cereals consumption, leading to greater food insecurity. Current news and data streams about global warming and climate change from nasa. United nations fact sheet on climate change climate.
T he burning of fossil fuels causes the release of carbon dioxide, which builds up in the atmosphere and causes earths temperature to risethis is climate change. All of the evidence, including air temperature, ocean temperature, melting of snow and sea level rise, indicates a rise in the average global temperature. Climate change facts and figures overall situation climate change is increasing the risk of extreme weather events with more intense hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons, heavier rain and snowfall, more frequent and intense heat waves, and longer droughts. Evidence, impacts, and choices is intended to help people understand what is known about climate change. As the united nations history of these negotiations begins.
When we talk about climate change were talking about the changes to our climate. Global warming and its potential harmful impacts are pressing issues facing scientists and policy makers all over the world. Climate change in ipcc usage refers to a change in the state of the climate that can be identified e. Epa tracks a set of indicators that aid in our understanding of the causes, effects, and impacts of global climate change. Facts and fiction a white paper, defining the role animal agriculture and other sectors of society play in their respective contribution of greenhouse gases, as the societal concerns grow to seek a sustainable global future. Still on the fence about how much the planet is warming and how much of it is caused by humans. If the oceans and atmosphere continue to warm, sea level is. For example, 18,000 years ago most of britain was covered in ice and glaciers. The latest report by the international panel on climate change 25 ipcc 2018, says that we. United nations framework convention on climate change. From the private collection of nicky sundt, a washingtonbased climate change science, policy and communications expert, this document is a passport sized booklet published and distributed by the global climate coalition titled, climate change. Humancaused increases in greenhouse gases have been the major influencing factor on global climate change over the past 140 years.
Under effects, write what you think happens because of climate change. In the questions box, note any questions you have, or things you would like to know about the causes and effects of climate change. We continue to lower the barriers to entry into climate. Climate change causes and effects graphic organizer under causes, write down what you think makes climate change occur. Furthermore, global and local variability in climate dynamics. These and other lines of evidence point conclusively to the fact that the elevated co. James wang scientist, climate and air program, environmental defense dr.
Climate change and the greenhouse effect fact sheet for more information on how you can help our environment, or to make some suggestions of your own, please go to what is climate change and why is it happening. People feel so passionately about climate change, and they are so frightened about what is coming, that they overstate their case. The sources of information about climate and the impacts of climate change in this publication are. Poorly defined landuse strategies, an absent landtenure policy, and poor water management. Confronting climate change in new mexico action needed today to prepare the state for a hotter, drier future already, the resources and systems that new mexicans depend upon are strained, and further changes in the climate may increase the risks to their homes, their businesses, and their lifestyles. Extreme rainfall and drought can impact our health pdf icon pdf 98 kb warmer water and flooding increase the risk of illness or injury pdf icon pdf 184 kb climate change decreases the quality of the air we breathe pdf icon pdf 111 kb extreme heat can impact our health in many ways pdf icon pdf. Addressing the most serious health effects of climate change science shows that climate change will affect human health across the world. Prompted by successive reports of the intergovernmental panel on climate change ipcc, the issue of human induced climate change. Fighting climate change together european commission. Climate change science the status of climate change science today. Significant changes in climate are already underway. A forcing agent can push earths temperature up or down. Climate change or global warming, is the process of our planet heating up. Climate change the facts tune in or stream april 22 at 87c scientists explore the impact of climate change and what could happen if global warming exceeds 1.
In this activity, you are being called into action by the united nations to examine the causes and potential impacts of global warming and to develop policy. The geological evidence that the scientists gather from the flora record, faunal records, deep accumulation of ice, stable isotope, and glacial process is very important to record the climate. Jun 14, 2017 this is the third in a series of four fact files that is part of a special project exploring the impact of climate change on the food security and livelihoods of smallscale farmers in kenya, nigeria, senegal and zimbabwe. Learn resource guide for advanced learning on climate change and cities 6 learning topic 1 cities contribution to greenhouse gas emissions in order to adopt effective climate change mitigation strategies, it is important to understand how cities contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and what the key emitting sectors are in cities. Energy production and consumption, specifically the burning of fossil fuels, are the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the world. Physical changes to freshwater ecosystems resulting from climate change will degrade and diminish available habitat, reduce reproductive success and jeopardise migration. Climate is what you expect, weather is what you get. The gcc was an industryfunded organization that opposed greenhouse gas regulations through direct engagement and.
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