Combatting the Continuing Climate Damage

By Olivia Ramsey Staff Writer

As the world enters the year 2023, climate change continues to be a pressing issue affecting the lives of millions of people and animals across the globe. With record-breaking temperatures, increasing sea levels, and extreme weather conditions becoming the norm, the consequences of this global crisis are becoming more evident each day.

According to a recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Earth’s temperature is projected to rise by 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by the year 2040, and could even surpass 2°C by the end of this century. This increase in temperature has already resulted in a series of catastrophic events, such as the wildfires that ravaged California and Australia in recent years, the deadly heat waves that swept across Europe and India, and the devastating floods that submerged parts of South Asia and the United States.

Experts warn that the consequences of climate change will only worsen in the coming years, with rising sea levels posing a significant threat to coastal cities and communities.

According to a study conducted by Climate Central, a non-profit organization that studies the impact of climate change on sea levels, more than 150 million people worldwide live in areas that are vulnerable to potential flooding by the year 2100 due to rising sea levels. New York City, for example, is expected to experience regular flooding by mid-century, with the potential to displace millions of people and cause billions of dollars in damage.