In addition to rising sea levels and melting permafrost, climate scientists tell us we can expect more severe:
- droughts
- floods
- forest and rangeland fires
- storms
- insect and disease outbreaks
- severe heat events
These could cause:
- loss of life and property
- poverty
- human health crises
- agricultural disruptions
- economic shocks
- deterioration of our quality of life
Consider the evidence:
- Global average temperature has risen 1.4°F in past century.
- Heavy downpour frequency and intensity has increased during the past 50 years.
- Sea levels have risen 8 inches during the 20th century.
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