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An increase in the frequency, duration, and intensity of heat waves due to global warming poses health risks, particularly for the elderly and those with chronic illnesses.

Warmer temperatures and drier conditions increase the frequency and intensity of wildfires, leading to habitat destruction, poor air quality, and the release of CO2.

Changing climate conditions are causing shifts in agricultural zones, affecting crop yields, and requiring adaptation in farming practices.

The melting of polar ice and the expansion of seawater as it warms are contributing to an increase in sea levels, which can lead to coastal flooding and the loss of habitat.

Permafrost thaw releases large amounts of greenhouse gases stored in frozen soils, amplifying the effects of climate change and damaging infrastructure.

The effects of climate change on agriculture, infrastructure, and health systems result in significant economic costs and losses, necessitating adaptation and mitigation investments.

A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, leading to storms that are more intense and carry more precipitation, increasing the risk of flooding and damage.

Warmer climates allow disease vectors like mosquitoes to expand their range, increasing the spread of diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.

The absorption of increased levels of CO2 by the world's oceans is leading to a decrease in the pH of the seawater, which affects marine life, especially organisms with calcium carbonate shells.

Climate change alters habitats and conditions for survival, leading to the extinction of species that cannot adapt fast enough, thereby reducing biodiversity.

Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changing agricultural conditions are displacing populations, creating climate refugees and intensifying socio-economic challenges.

Climate change can cause shifts in precipitation patterns, leading to more frequent droughts in some areas and increased rainfall in others, affecting agriculture and water supply.

Glaciers around the world are retreating, reducing the availability of fresh water for ecosystems and human use, as well as contributing to rising sea levels.

The increase in sea temperatures causes corals to expel the algae living in them, leading to a loss of color and essential life support, which results in widespread coral die-offs.