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What has been the primary cause of the warming trend since the late 19th century?
What has been the primary cause of the warming trend since the late 19th century?
Increase in greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, due to industrialization.
According to experts, by how much has the average global temperature risen since 1850?
According to experts, by how much has the average global temperature risen since 1850?
1.1 degrees Celsius
What are some consequences of the warming trend mentioned in the text?
What are some consequences of the warming trend mentioned in the text?
Ocean warming, sea level rise, and species extinction
What is the significance of the current global warming trend?
What is the significance of the current global warming trend?
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According to NASA satellite measurements, by how much have the oceans risen since 1993?
According to NASA satellite measurements, by how much have the oceans risen since 1993?
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How has sea level rise made coastal populations more susceptible to flooding?
How has sea level rise made coastal populations more susceptible to flooding?
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According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, by how much have coastal flooding events increased since the 1960s?
According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, by how much have coastal flooding events increased since the 1960s?
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Why is the climate crisis considered a global issue with disproportionate consequences?
Why is the climate crisis considered a global issue with disproportionate consequences?
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Which economies are the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions according to the text?
Which economies are the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions according to the text?
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What are the current CO2 levels in the atmosphere comparable to, according to the text?
What are the current CO2 levels in the atmosphere comparable to, according to the text?
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Study Notes
- Climate change is a phenomenon that has been occurring for over 150 years.
- There is evidence that the Earth's temperature has been increasing since the late 19th century.
- The average global temperature has risen 1.1 degrees Celsius since 1850, according to experts.
- This warming trend has led to consequences such as ocean warming, sea level rise, and species extinction.
- The primary cause of this warming trend is the increase in greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, due to industrialization.
- Current CO2 levels in the atmosphere are comparable to those during the Pliocene epoch, around 5-3.5 million years ago.
- Natural climate changes have occurred throughout Earth's history, but the current trend of global warming is unusual due to its rapidity and coincidence with human industrial activity.
- The oceans have risen by more than 100 millimeters since 1993, according to NASA satellite measurements.
- Sea level rise, along with the expansion of water as it warms, is making coastal populations more susceptible to flooding.
- The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that coastal flooding events have increased 300-900% since the 1960s.
- While some argue that the climate crisis is a problem only for developed countries, it is a global issue with disproportionate consequences.
- Industrialized economies, such as the US, China, and European countries, are the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Developing countries, which have contributed least to the problem, are facing the greatest risks and have the fewest resources to adapt.
- Climate change is leading to extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, droughts, and floods, which pose particular risks to vulnerable populations.
- The World Bank warns that climate change poses significant risks to the world's poorest countries and that they have the least capacity to adapt.
- There is increasing pressure on wealthy countries to reduce their emissions and help developing countries adapt to the impacts of climate change.
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Explore the causes and consequences of climate change, including the rise in global temperatures, sea level rise, extreme weather events, and the disproportionate impacts on developing countries. Understand the link between greenhouse gas emissions and industrialization, as well as the urgent need for global cooperation to address this pressing issue.
