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Climate change is the direct consequence of global warming. As Earth is getting warmer, our climate system is also changing in response, leading to warmer summers, extreme events, and a general global temperature rise.
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Global temperature
Global temperature
A rise in global temperature leads to huge changes in the environment.
You can monitor Earth's surface temperature here: https://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/global-temperature/
The Ocean
The Ocean
The ocean is trapping in heat leading to a rise in the average water temperature on planet Earth, with the top 700m of ocean showing a rise of 0.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ocean levels are also rising, you can monitor seas levels here: https://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/sea-level/
Ice shelves & Sea ice
Ice shelves & Sea ice
Ocean waters are melting the undersides of Antarctic ice shelves, resulting in ice shelf mass loss. Basal melting discharges a lot of fresh water into the ocean, which does not immediately mix with the rest of the water in the ocean.
Arctic sea ice has also declined over the last several decades: https://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/arctic-sea-ice/
Extreme weather
Extreme weather
Global warming has caused changes to Earth's climate system, leading to a rise in the frequency of extreme weather events. These include:
Heat waves
Downpours
Hurricanes
Tropical storms
Drought
Extreme heat
Tornadoes
Wildfires
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