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Climate crisis made deadly German floods ‘up to nine times more likely’ - The Guardian
Local : 2021-08-24(Tuesday) 00:03:00
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i wonder if people here still want to claim climate change is a natural phenomenon and no big deal?
and by the way, my own Netherlands is also facing climate change in detrimental ways, and we now have massive fire seasons all over southern Europe..
Local : 2021-08-24(Tuesday) 00:03:00
Found via nicer.app/news
i wonder if people here still want to claim climate change is a natural phenomenon and no big deal?
and by the way, my own Netherlands is also facing climate change in detrimental ways, and we now have massive fire seasons all over southern Europe..
Klimaatverandering en gevolgen
Het klimaat is altijd in beweging. Natuurlijke en menselijke invloeden zorgen voor verandering. Zo is de gemiddelde temperatuur van de aarde in de afgelopen 130 jaar met 1 graad gestegen. Ook is de zeespiegel in die tijd met 20 centimeter gestegen. Klimaatverandering heeft grote gevolgen voor...
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The climate is always in flux. Natural and human influences bring about change. For example, the average temperature of the earth has risen by 1 degree in the past 130 years. The sea level has also risen by 20 centimeters during that time. Climate change has major consequences for people, nature and the environment.
Causes of climate change
The climate is changing for many different reasons, such as:
Since the industrial revolution, the influence of humans on the climate has increased rapidly. This is mainly due to the emission of greenhouse gases such as CO2 and methane. Greenhouse gases ensure that heat is retained and as a result the temperature on earth rises. Without greenhouse gases, the earth would be freezing cold, but with too many greenhouse gases it will become too hot.
- the activity of the sun;
- the increase of greenhouse gases in the air;
- volcanic eruptions;
- meteorite impacts.
The increase in CO 2 is mainly due to the combustion of petroleum, natural gas and coal. The increase in methane is due to agriculture (for example cows and rice fields), swamp gas in wetlands and natural gas leakage.
Consequences of climate change
If greenhouse gas emissions continue at the same rate, the Earth will become warmer and warmer. With major consequences for people, nature and the environment. For example, the average temperature of the earth has risen by 1 degree in the past 130 years. In the Netherlands with even 1.7 degrees. The growing and flowering season starts earlier. Habitats of animals and plants are changing, for example due to higher temperatures. As a result, more and more animals and plant species are becoming extinct or leaving their habitat. Their habitat may also increase due to climate change.
We are more likely to experience extreme weather. There will be more torrential rains, heavier storms or longer drier and hot periods. The Netherlands is extra vulnerable to flooding because a large part of our country is below sea level. And the construction of higher dikes is very expensive. Climate change can also lead to a shortage of drinking water or food. As a result, more and more people are fleeing their region or country. This could have consequences for Dutch trade, which is highly dependent on the global economy.
The changing climate can be detrimental to our health. Think of respiratory problems due to air pollution, or more allergies. Changes in temperature, humidity and precipitation can give infectious diseases more space.
Research as a basis for action against climate change
Because a changing climate has major consequences, it is important that we base our policy making on current scientific insights. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assesses scientific studies on climate change and monitors scientific discussions. The IPCC is an organization of the United Nations (UN). The Netherlands is a member of the IPCC along with 194 other countries.
Every few years, the IPCC publishes a report on the latest scientific research. According to the IPCC, the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent . The temperature has risen worldwide. The extent of the consequences differs per region and ecosystem.
For the Netherlands, the negative consequences of climate change are still not too bad . Such as warmer winters and drier summers, but no extreme drought or heat. In order to minimize the effects of climate change, the government must take measures against climate change .