2023 marked the 12th consecutive year of record-high sea levels, accompanied by record-breaking heat and high greenhouse gas levels; a 93% chance of 4°C global temperature rise by the century'

2023 saw record-breaking heat, high greenhouse gas levels, and rising sea levels, marking the 12th consecutive year of record-high sea levels. If current trends continue, there's a 93% chance that global temperatures will rise by 4 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, leading to extreme weather events, mass extinctions, and significant consequences for agriculture and food security. Over 10,000 species of plants and animals are at risk of extinction due to climate change, with sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia most at risk from crop failures and hunger. Coastal countries could face inundation of farming land and drinking water with salt due to rising sea levels.

August 22, 2024
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