Launch of The 4° Map. “Disastrous”
Business as usual could see mean global temperatures rise by around 4 degrees Celsius. This would be disastrous not only for people but for the majority of life on Earth.
A new map illustrating the global consequences of failing to keep climate change to under 2 degrees Celsius was launched on October 22 by the UK Government. The map highlights some of the impacts that may occur if the global average temperature rises by 4 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial climate average.
You can play with the interactive map and discover for yourself the various danger zones.
The map was developed using the latest peer-reviewed science from the Met Office Hadley Centre and other leading impact scientists. The poster highlights some of the impacts that may occur if the global average temperature rises by 4 °C above the pre-industrial climate average.
Lets all work hard this decade to make sure that this nightmare scenario does not happen. We have an opportunity at this moment in human history to affect powerful changes for the good of the whole world. Let’s not blow it. Happy new year everyone. — DS