Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
Ocean currents responsible for relatively mild weather in Europe, compared to its latitude, through a long process that circulates warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to the North East. The AMOC has slowed down over the past few decades. If it stops, Europe may get a significantly cooler climate compared to present.
Biodiversity Loss
The reduction or extinction of species in a certain habitat. Biodiversity loss poses a great threat to the survival of human beings as it disrupts ecosystems and degrades their resources. The earth has witnessed five extinction waves, the last of which took place 65 million years ago. Scientists warn that human activities are causing a […]
Climate Liabilities
The responsibility of polluters for climate damages, which can be measured via the social cost of carbon which has been estimated at $417/ton CO2. (See also: ) There are only few mechanisms to actually compel actors in the fossil industry to pay for climate damages. However, more and more aims to hold polluters accountable.
Climate-Induced Conflict
Conflicts occurring due to the impacts of the . As of 2022, over 108 million people have been displaced as a result of ongoing conflict and violence, such as riots, terrorism and civil wars. The vicious cycle of resource shortage leading to violence, and vice versa, will be aggravated by , particularly in the world’s […]
Deadly Heat
Deadly heat refers to hot temperatures beyond human tolerance. It is projected to affect major urban areas around the world throughout the 21st century due to the increased intensity of the “heat island effect”, which makes cities 10-15 °C hotter than surrounding areas, and more so without the proper infrastructure. The threshold for human survivability […]
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