Evidence and Impacts of Climate Change
12th Grade · Science · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can evaluate the evidence for climate change and its potential impacts.
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If we continue on our current path, the Earth is projected to warm 2 degrees Celsius since the 1800s by 2050, leading to more frequent extreme weather events.
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By 2050, rising temperatures and air pollution could lead to higher rates of premature and underweight births, as well as increased cases of asthma and respiratory diseases in children.
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By 2100, rising sea levels could submerge entire nations, displacing millions of people and leading to food and water scarcity, with grocery prices skyrocketing due to the impact on agriculture.
