Consider This from NPR 'A Code Red For Humanity:' Climate Change Is Getting Worse — Faster Than We Thought
Aug 9, 2021
A new report from the UN reveals that climate change is escalating at an alarming pace. Extreme weather, including wildfires in Turkey, Greece, and Italy, poses immediate threats to communities. The podcast underscores the urgent need for emissions reductions to avoid crossing dangerous temperature thresholds. Personal stories highlight how individuals are adapting to climate-related disruptions affecting their lives and traditions. It’s a wake-up call for collective action against the mounting climate crisis.
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Extreme Weather Events Across the US
- California's Dixie wildfire became the second largest in state history, impacting air quality as far as Denver.
- Simultaneously, flash floods in Omaha, Nebraska, required rescues from flooded elevators.
UN Report on Climate Change
- Stories of extreme weather are becoming more frequent globally.
- A new UN report highlights the link between human-caused climate change and these events.
Code Red for Humanity
- The UN report, compiled by climate scientists, warns of accelerating climate change.
- It emphasizes the link between human activity and extreme weather, predicting a faster-than-expected temperature increase.