The climate has changed
The news that the climate has changed is no longer news to anyone. Climate change is one of humanity's greatest challenges and is occurring at an increasingly rapid pace, primarily due to human actions that affect the planet's equilibrium.
The use of fossil fuels (such as oil, coal and natural gas), deforestation and fires release large amounts of greenhouse gases (GHG), which cause the Earth to warm.
The color image below, a graph called Climate Stripes, shows global warming over the years. The shades of blue represent years cooler than the historical average. The reds, warmer years. Note how, in recent decades, the stripes have become increasingly red: a clear visualization of the increase in average global temperatures.
Caption: Graph shows global temperature change between 1850 and 2024. Source: Climate Stripes
The last decade was the hottest in the last 125,000 years, being that 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded in history. High temperatures bring a record increase in the number of extreme events, such as:
🌊 Floods
🌵 Prolonged droughts
⛈️ Storms and hurricanes
🌡️ Heat waves
Only in Brazil, the average number of climate disasters increased by a hundred per year. And in 2024, more than a million children and adolescents had their classes interrupted because of the climate crisis.
The situation is worrying, but there is still time to act. There are several ways to reduce risks and adapt to the changes that are already occurring. We urgently need collective action and pressure on governments, businesses, and decision-makers to truly prioritize combating the causes of climate change.
Therefore, the mood is one of action!
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How can climate change affect our lives?
Taking action is urgent
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