Did you know that the Earth’s temperature is constantly rising even at this very moment?
Earth’s temperature is rising
Like a frog in a pot that is slowly heating up without us knowing,
global warming is fast approaching us.
Today, we will take a close look at the scientific evidence on
global warming and climate change.
Based on data and research results collected by
scientists around the world over the past several decades,
we will show that global warming is not just a guess or
hypothesis, but an undeniable reality.
The first evidence is temperature rise.
Let’s prevent it from getting any more damaged.
since the Industrial Revolution.
The rate of increase has been particularly
rapid since the late 20th century.
According to data measured at
weather stations around the world,
the Earth’s average temperature has risen
by more than about one degree since 1880.
This is not the time to be complacent.
While this may seem like a small change at first glance,
this increase in temperature has
a huge impact on the Earth’s ecosystem.
The second evidence is sea level rise.
Due to global warming, polar glaciers and
ice caps are melting, causing sea levels to rise.
During the 20th century,
sea levels rose by about 17cm,
and the rate of rise is accelerating.
This sea level rise causes serious problems
such as flooding and destruction of coastal ecosystems.
The fourth piece of evidence is the
increase in extreme weather events.
Global warming is making extreme
weather events such as extreme droughts,
heat waves, and typhoons more frequent.
We are already feeling the effects,
with the number of deaths from heat waves
increasing worldwide and crop
damage from extreme cold increasing.
The fourth piece of evidence is ocean acidification.
Ocean acidification is progressing
as the ocean absorbs abnormal carbon
in the atmosphere. When seawater becomes acidic,
marine ecosystems are destroyed,
and in particular, organisms with shells such as shellfish
are threatened with survival.
This overwhelming evidence shows
that global warming is not a mere prediction,
but a reality that is already before our eyes.
Let’s prevent it from getting any more damaged.
So what should we do going forward?
We all need to make an effort for the future.
We must not stop our efforts to reduce
carbon emissions, live sustainably,
and protect the Earth.
I hope that through the scientific evidence
we looked at today, you will once again
realize the seriousness
of global warming and join us in taking action for the future.
Thank you.