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Climate change and global warming
Climate change and global warming are pressing environmental concerns caused primarily by the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat and lead to shifts in temperature patterns, rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and ecological disruptions. Addressing climate change requires urgent global action, collaborative efforts, and innovative strategies to reduce emissions, adapt to changing conditions, and promote sustainability.
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United Nations - ClimateChange: The UN's "ActNow" campaign mobilizes for Sustainable Development Goals, promoting a healthier planet through clean air, safety, equality, and improved jobs. The organization emphasizes the urgency of taking action against climate change and highlights various initiatives, including those targeting greenhouse gas reduction, adaptation, and global collaboration.[1]
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World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - Global Temperatures: The WMO warns that global temperatures are projected to reach record highs in the next five years due to greenhouse gases and an approaching El Niño. While temporary breaches of the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C limit are becoming more frequent, urgent action is needed to curb warming and mitigate its impacts. The WMO provides insights into temperature projections, Arctic warming, precipitation patterns, and the role of human-induced greenhouse gases in driving extreme weather.[2]
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NASA - June 2023 Hottest on Record: NASA reports that June 2023 was the hottest June on record according to global temperature analysis. Utilizing a combination of weather stations, research stations, ships, ocean buoys, and satellite data, NASA's analysis confirms a warming trend. This finding is consistent with data from other organizations, including the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service and NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.[
