Climate Change Impacts | Wiki Coffee

Climate change impacts are being felt across the globe, from rising sea levels and more frequent natural disasters to changes in precipitation patterns and increased risk of water scarcity. According to NASA, the past four years have been the hottest on record, with 2020 being the hottest year ever recorded, at 1.02°C above the 1961-1990 average. The consequences of inaction are dire, with the IPCC warning that global warming of 2°C above pre-industrial levels could lead to devastating effects, including the loss of up to 90% of coral reefs and the displacement of millions of people. The World Bank estimates that climate change could push an additional 100 million people into poverty by 2030. Climate change is also having a significant impact on global food systems, with the FAO reporting that up to 25% of global food production could be lost due to changing weather patterns. As the world continues to warm, it is essential that we take immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the worst effects of climate change.