A 2°C Warmer World

A 2°C warmer world refers to an Earth that is two degrees Celsius hotter than the pre-industrial era. This increase in temperature leads to more frequent and severe weather events like storms, droughts, and heatwaves. It also causes glaciers to melt, raising sea levels, and disrupts ecosystems and agriculture. The impact can threaten wildlife habitats, human health, and economies. Achieving this temperature rise is viewed as a critical threshold, emphasizing the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming to avoid the worst environmental and societal consequences.