Global Warming

The overwhelming majority of environmental and meteorological scientists agree that man-made factors are contributing to global warming during this century.

How Much Hotter?

Forecasts anticipate a rise in global temperature of from 1.44 to 6.3°F (0.8 to 3.5°C) by 2100 if no action is taken to cut down on the production of greenhouse gases, or a rise of from 1 to 3.6°F (0.5 to 2°C) even if action is taken (because of already released gases that will persist in the atmosphere). [source]

FACT: During the past 100 years, the average temperature has climbed about 1 degree Fahrenheit (0.6 of a degree Celsius) around the world. [source]

The effects of global warming may include:

Millions of human refugees, from Bangladesh to the Caribbean islands, as coastal land is flooded because of rising sea level.

Millions of acres of lost habitat for plants and animals already stressed environmentally.

Reduced food production worldwide, as the temperate weather zones shift away from traditional farmlands, toward polar regions.

Disruption to local, regional, and global economies, as people and materials are diverted due to global-warming disasters.

Increased damage caused by stronger storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons, etc.

Devastating wildfires and forest fires.

Die-offs as endangered species more rapidly move toward extinction.

Political disruption as millions of people suffer.

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