Climate change leads to more extreme weather. Heatwaves, like we’ve been experiencing, could become the new norm. And we're likely to see more intense tropical cyclones like Hurricane Florence.
Levels of planet-warming greenhouse gases have rocketed in the past 100 years. This is largely due to humans burning coal, oil and gas, and cutting down forests.
If we don't stop doing these things, the planet will continue to heat up. Each degree of warming will bring more extreme weather.
Let's take a look at some of the most severe impacts of climate change.
Tropical cyclones
More destructive hurricanes and typhoons
We can stop extreme weather becoming the new norm.
Sign the petitionHigher storm surges
The dangers of hurricanes
Severe flooding
Greater risk of flooding
Flooded homes and businesses
Heatwaves
What is a heatwave?
How do heatwaves affect people?
Feeling the heat? Let's tackle climate change.
Sign the petitionWildfires
What causes wildfires?
Wildfires are deadly
Droughts
What causes drought?
Who is affected by drought?
Each degree of warming means more extreme weather. Demand action now.
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