WWF-Australia is on a mission to restore and protect our environment. Show TAKE ACTION NOW Our climate is determined by patterns of temperature, wind, atmospheric pressure, humidity and rain over a long period of time. There are different climates around the world, such as tropical, dry and moderate. As a large country, Australia has a variety of climates. The climate of an area determines its seasons and when they come and go. This, in turn, affects the type of plants that grow and which animals survive. The species and places we love depend on intricate ecosystems, and even small changes to the climate can disrupt the delicate balance of nature. As humans, every aspect of our life is reliant on the natural environment. This includes the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink, the clothes we wear and the products that are made and sold to create jobs and drive the economy. A healthy and stable climate is our most precious natural resource. What changes to the climate are humans causing through global warming?Global warming, caused by greenhouse gas pollution, is causing immediate and direct changes to the planet. The Earth's temperature had already warmed by 1°C compared to pre-industrial levels. This temperature rise may appear small, but small rises in temperature translate into big changes for the world’s climate. This is because the amount of extra energy needed to increase the world’s temperature, even by a little, is vast. This extra energy is like force-feeding the global climate system. •
Hotter days: • Rising sea levels: • More frequent and intense extreme weather events: • Oceans are warming and acidifying: The oceans have absorbed most of extra heat and carbon dioxide (CO2) so far – more than the air – making the seas both warmer and more acidic. Warming waters are bleaching coral reefs and driving stronger storms. Rising ocean acidity threatens shellfish, including the tiny crustaceans without which marine food chains would collapse. Sadly, the poorest and most vulnerable nations, and the people who have contributed least to the problem, will be among the hardest hit by global warming. Some of the countries most at risk include our neighbours in the Pacific and Southeast Asia, including Kiribati, Tuvalu, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sign up to Regenerate Australia How is global warming affecting life in Australia?• Ecosystems: • Species: • Food and farming: • Water: • Coastal Erosion: • Health: • Damage to homes: • Coral bleaching: Within Australia, the effects of global warming vary from region to region. Click here to see how your world could change as global temperatures rise. One click is all it takes to be a part of our mission to Regenerate Australia. Sign up now! One signature = One tree planted What are the 5 effects of global warming?Effects of Climate Change. Hotter temperatures. As greenhouse gas concentrations rise, so does the global surface temperature. ... . More severe storms. ... . Increased drought. ... . A warming, rising ocean. ... . Loss of species. ... . Not enough food. ... . More health risks. ... . Poverty and displacement.. What are the top 3 causes of global warming?Top 10 Causes Of Global Warming. Waste.. Power Plants. ... . Oil Drilling. ... . Transport and Vehicles. ... . Consumerism. ... . Farming. ... . Industrialization. Industrialisation is harmful in a variety of ways. ... . Overfishing. Fish is one of humans main sources of protein and a lot of the world now rely on this industry. ... . What are the three main causes and effects of global warming?The burning of fossil fuels, cutting down of trees etc. causes the temperature of the earth to increase. High temperature changes the weather patterns, causing the dry areas to get drier and wet areas to get wetter. Thus, increasing the frequency of disasters like floods, droughts etc.
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