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Climate Change and the Global Impact
The majority of the world's climate scientists have concluded that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from human activities, such as transportation and electricity production, have a significant impact on the atmosphere and are having a discernible influence on global climate. Since the dawn of the industrial age, the global economy has become increasingly dependant on the use of fossil fuels to power our businesses and our way of life. We share the growing concern that, if left unchecked, these emissions will continue to alter the atmosphere and the climate, disrupting human settlements around the globe and threatening human and natural ecosystems.
Expected Consequences
Hotter and cooler temperatures.
General rise in sea levels, in part resulting from melting polar ice caps.
Changes in rainfall pattern.
Increased frequency and severity of storm systems such as hurricanes,windstorms and thunderstorms.
Increased frequency and severity of droughts and floodsLoss of habitat and biodiversity.
Expanded occurrence and distribution of serious health risks and diseases.
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