Summary – The Climate Faction

The core problem: global warming

Earth’s temperature has been increasing

**+2,05 F / 1,14 C** average surface temperature since late 19th century

The impact: climate change

The consequences of the climate change can be found in many of the most significant natural and social phenomenons

Extreme weather events: droughts, floods, heat waves, wildfire, extreme storms

Economic and social crises: famine, economic hardship, migration

New patterns of animals, plants & diseases

The background

There are four major areas through which the climate change and global warming takes effect

Oceans warming up

Ice sheets and snow cover shrinking

Sea level rise

Ocean acidification

The drivers: the Greenhouse effect

Global warming and the subsequent climate change is driven by the greenhouse effect.

The greenhouse gases are responsible for 87% of the climate change. Its most important components are:

Carbon-dioxide

Methane

Nitrous oxide

Human contribution

Greenhouse gases originate from a variatey of human actions, but there are some exceptionally significant ones:

The result: several scenarios are possible

There are three scenarios still viable:

Continuation of current trends, leading to a natural, social and economic catastrophy, a discontinuation of the human life in its current form,
Actions according to the Paris Climate Agreement would lead to a level of warming still posing a risk to the human life
A reviewed and enhanced Paris Climate Agreement along with actions of individuals could lead to a manageable and liveable future

Actions need to be taken: it is up to all of us

Currently the pace of human actions to avoid a climate catastrophe is not sufficient enough. Fortunately, there are numerous options where even individuals can make a significant difference.

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Facts and actions to stop climate change