What happens if the world warms by 1.5 degrees Celsius?
Permafrost is Thawing

But as the Earth warms, organic matter (like the remains of plants) frozen in the permafrost will start to decompose when the ground thaws, resulting in methane and carbon dioxide being emitted into the atmosphere. This contributes to further global climate change.
The Amazon Forest is Burning

Smoke billows from a fire in the Amazon rainforest near Porto Velho, Rondônia
Coral Reefs Dying

Coral reefs would decline by 70-90 percent with global warming of 1.5°C, whereas virtually all (> 99 percent) would be lost with 2C.
How Far Away Are We?
It's already happening! Global warming is more severe than we thought, with temperatures have already risen about 1.5C on land - more than over the bigger, cooler oceans - and the northern hemisphere is particularly warm, with Europe having seen about 2C of warming and the Arctic 3C.
"The amplification gets stronger the further north you go," Rockström explained.
What Can We Do?
Reduce your carbon footprint helps the earth
Go green, ride electric skateboards!

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