Former Coordinating Lead Author of the IPCC
In the previous video, Kevin outlines the differences between the effects of 1.5 vs 2 degrees warming. In this video, Kevin discusses the various emissions scenarios pathways as projected by the IPCC. In doing so, Kevin also elaborates on the multitude of physical threats that accompany these pathways.
In the previous video, Kevin outlines the differences between the effects of 1.5 vs 2 degrees warming. In this video, Kevin discusses the various emissions scenarios pathways as projected by the IPCC. In doing so, Kevin also elaborates on the multitude of physical threats that accompany these pathways.
It is clear climate change is having an impact on the planet, every year climate events seem to get bigger and last longer. An IPCC report highlighted the importance of attempting to limit warming to 1.5 degrees vs 2 degrees. With every incremental increase in temperatures, we see increased hot extremes, more extreme storms, worsening droughts, rising oceans, loss of species, food shortages, health risks and increased poverty and displacement. It is imperative that everyone on the planet attempts to limit and slow down the rate of warming.
Key learning objectives:
Outline how the future of planet Earth might look
Outline the consequences of warming
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