How does global warming affect us?
Climate change leads to more extreme weather.
Heatwaves are fast becoming the new norm. And we're likely to see more intense tropical cyclones.
Levels of planet-warming greenhouse gases have rocketed in the past 100 years. This is largely due to humans burning coal, oil and gas, and cutting down forests.
If we don't stop doing these things, the planet will continue to heat up. Each degree of warming will bring more extreme weather.
Droughts
What causes drought?
Who is affected by drought?
Heatwaves
What is a heatwave?
What are the effects of heatwaves?
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Wildfires
Frequency and causes of wildfires
Impact of wildfires
Severe flooding
Greater risk of flooding
Flooded homes and businesses
Tropical cyclones
More destructive hurricanes and typhoons
Higher storm surges
The dangers of hurricanes
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