Discover published sets by community

Animals move to new areas or alter behaviors in response to temperature changes. Example: Birds are migrating earlier each year.

Some regions experience more droughts, while others see increased rainfall and flooding. Example: The Southwest United States is experiencing longer and more severe droughts.

Increased sea temperatures cause corals to expel the algae living in their tissues, leading to a white coloration. Example: The Great Barrier Reef has suffered significant bleaching events.

Changes in precipitation and increased evaporation diminish freshwater resources. Example: Lake Chad in Africa has shrunk significantly due to climate variation.

Increasingly severe weather damages infrastructure like roads, bridges, and buildings. Example: Storm surges and flooding from Hurricane Sandy caused widespread damage to New York City's infrastructure.

Increased heat and urban smog can lead to more air quality alerts. Example: Cities like Los Angeles experience more frequent smog days during heatwaves.

Species extinction rates increase as habitats are altered or destroyed by climate change. Example: The golden toad is the first species to go extinct due to climate change.

Warmer temperatures drive up energy demand for cooling, while colder snaps may increase heating needs. Example: Summer electric power demand has risen consistently in response to more frequent heatwaves.

Permafrost in the Arctic thaws, releasing methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Example: Siberian permafrost is thawing, impacting local ecosystems and infrastructure.

Melting ice caps and glaciers contribute to rising sea levels, threatening coastal areas. Example: Small island nations like Tuvalu face increased flooding and land loss.

Fluctuating precipitation patterns and temperatures can decrease crop yields. Example: In some African regions, maize production has declined due to drought.

Desertification increases as climates become drier, transforming arable land into desert. Example: The Sahara Desert is expanding, partially due to changing climate patterns.

Higher temperatures cause polar ice caps to melt, leading to rising sea levels. Example: The Arctic sea ice is diminishing, affecting polar bear habitats.

Climate change amplifies the intensity and frequency of natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. Example: Hurricane Katrina intensified due to unusually warm Gulf waters.

Increased CO2 causes the ocean to become more acidic, harming marine life. Example: Shellfish have difficulty forming shells in more acidic water.

Hotter and drier conditions lead to more frequent and severe forest fires. Example: The Australian bushfires of 2019-2020 were exacerbated by extreme heat and drought.

The addition of freshwater from melting ice impacts ocean currents, affecting global climate patterns. Example: The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is slowing down, potentially impacting climates.

Climate change can lead to economic losses due to disasters and the need for adaptation measures. Example: The U.S. economy could lose billions by the end of the century due to climate change.

Longer pollen seasons and greater pollen production from increased CO2 levels aggravate allergies. Example: In some regions, the allergy season has shifted, starting earlier and lasting longer.

Reduction in sea ice alters the ecosystems that depend on it, affecting the food chain. Example: Polar bears are struggling to find food due to reduced sea ice in the Arctic.

Increased frequency and duration of heatwaves pose health risks and can lead to heatstroke or death. Example: The 2003 European heatwave caused thousands of fatalities.

Glaciers worldwide are retreating due to higher temperatures, impacting water supplies. Example: The disappearance of the Glaciers in Glacier National Park.

Warmer temperatures expand the range of disease-carrying insects. Example: Places that were once too cold for malaria-carrying mosquitoes are now at risk.

Events like sea-level rise and drought force people to relocate. Example: Climate change is creating 'climate refugees' in places like Bangladesh.