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Climate Change Impacts to Last Beyond This Century

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  What Is Climate Change? Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and typical weather patterns in a place. This could refer to a particular location or the planet as a whole. Climate change may cause weather patterns to be less predictable. A region might experience lower or higher-than-average temperatures. Climate change may cause more frequent and severe weather events, such as storms, floods, and droughts. The main driver of  climate change  is human activity, which releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, causing the planet to warm. Even if we drastically reduced greenhouse gas emissions today, the effects of climate change will continue to be felt for centuries to come. This is because the climate system is complex and responds slowly to changes. Here are some of the long-lasting impacts of climate change we can expect to see: Rising Seas: A Looming Threat: Coastal Inundation: Rising sea levels will s...

Unpacking Climate Change's Impact on Agriculture

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  As the Earth gets warmer because of climate change, it's causing problems for many crops. The increased heat makes crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat grow faster. But this quick growth usually means they produce less. Research shows that when the temperature goes up by 1 degree Celsius past 30 degrees C, wheat and barley yields decrease by 6%, and corn yields drop by 3%. The hot weather also makes crops lose more water, making them even more stressed. Heat's Toll on Crops: Certain areas are already feeling the heat's impact. For over 30 years, rising temperatures have slashed corn and soybean yields in the Midwest U.S. Similar declines have affected wheat crops in India and Australia. If the warming trend continues, global food security could be in jeopardy. Rainfall Changes: The  Impact of climate change on agriculture in india  doesn't just make it hotter; it also messes up how much rain falls worldwide. Some places get too much rain or powerful storms, while othe...