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Global warming refers to climate change, the mainly human-caused rise of the average temperature of the Earth's climate system. Climate change really is our fault: More than 99.9% of studies agree that global warming is mainly caused by humans.
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In 2022 summer, record high temperatures have been recorded across world, with life-threatening consequences. One unexpected consequence: over 17,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to wildfires.
learn moreEast Africa is currently experiencing the longest running drought the region has ever recorded, which has resulted in a devastating loss of crops and livestock. Combined with the global pandemic and the fallouts from the war in Ukraine, the consequences of the climate crisis means that millions are starving. The IRC has warned that 14 million people in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya alone are on the verge of starvation. This number will rise to 20 million by September if drought conditions persist and if the world fails to fund crucial humanitarian responses in the region.
LEARN MORE 1. Loss of wetlands for animals. Higher temperature caused wildfire and make animals lostg their home.
2. Invasive species and disease: Higher average temperatures and changes in rain and snow patterns will enable some invasive plant species to move into new areas.
3. Sea level rise caused coastal wildlife lose home.
Things we can do daily to tackle global warming
We can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide per year by recycling just half of your household waste.
Instead of driving, walk more or ride a bicycle.
Just turning off the television, DVD player, stereo, and computer when we're not using them, will save thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide every year.
Things we can do daily to tackle global warming
Turning thermostat down just 2 degrees in winter and up 2 degrees in summer could save around 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per year.
Eating food that can be transported and stored more easily can use less plastic for packaging.Buying locally also saves products traveling energy.
Hang drying clothes is a simple practice that holds nothing short of immense power and pollution-saving potential.
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