Global temperatures are rising and we may hit the global warming limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius faster than expected. There is no better time than now to be active citizens and help as much as we can.
In a recent article posted in Nature.com, “When will global warming actually hit the landmark 1.5 ºC limit?” a report by the World Meteorological Organization, states there is a 66% chance that the annual global average temperature will hit 1.5 ºC above pre-industrial temperatures at some time in the next five years.
The famous figure of 1.5 degree Celsius originated in the 2015 United Nations Paris Agreement on Climate Change in order to keep global temperatures down to prevent further escalation of issues such as rising ocean levels, rising ocean temperatures, drastic weather changes, water scarcity, food availability, and viable habitat for vertebrates and plants.
Already in 2022, global temperatures were measured at 1.15 degree Celsius above pre-industrial times.
In April of 2023, Carbon Brief, a website that reports on climate matters, estimated that 2023 was shaping up to be one of the six hottest years on record, most likely the fourth hottest, as well as, the global ocean spiked at the hottest temperature since records began.
This information is overwhelming for sure. Being informed allows all of us a chance to make a difference in our part of the world. We all call earth our home and we can participate in small ways to make our home more comfortable and healthy.
There are so many ways we can make an impact in our daily lives to do our part.
Need ideas? Go to https://www.wildforchange.com/get-involved to learn how to help.
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