Our Climate, Our Future What Is Climate Change?

Why Is Climate Change a Problem?
Climate change disrupts weather patterns and causes extreme weather events to become more common. These include hurricane activity, droughts and floods.
As the global temperature has increased, so has the number of reported natural disasters.
Number of Reported Natural Disasters
0
100
200
300
Year
1900
1920
1940
1980
2000
2020
1960
400
500
600
Data source: EM-DAT International Disaster Database
Why Is Climate Change a Problem?
Rising temperatures are causing sea levels to increase.
The rising water can cover coastal areas, destroying habitats and displacing whole populations from low-lying areas.
Sea Level Change (mm)
1900
0
-50
50