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Facts
The facts are undeniable:
Today, we are witnessing CO2 levels which have never been seen before in human history. In fact, for over 1 million years, CO2 levels have never exceeded 300 ppm. In 1950 we crossed that threshold. Since 1950, it has doubled. (Credit NASA).
CO2 is the primary driver for the increased heating of the planet. The burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and changes in how we use land are the primary reason for the increase of CO2. Thus, human activity is the primary driver of today's climate change.
Surface temperatures have risen 2.12 degrees Fahrenheit since the late 19th century. Yet, most of that warming has occurred in the last 40 years - with the last seven being the warmest.
"Scientific evidence for the warming of the climate system is unequivocal." - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Learn More
While there are many excellent sites to gather more details on climate change, we recommend NASA as an unbiased, science driven site. Click below to be redirected to their site on climate change and learn more.
Why Climate Change Matters
The effects of climate change will worsen in the decades to come:
- The warming of the planet has caused record high temperatures, rising sea levels (8” in the last century), as well as historic flooding, droughts, and forest fires (Credit NASA)
- Depending upon the increase in temperature, the costs in percentage of US GDP could be substantial - into the trillions of dollars - (Credit Bookings Institute)
- The effects of human-caused global warming happening now are not reversible for those alive today
- No matter your economic position, you and especially your children, will be affected