Climate Change in the Future

Predicting Climate Change

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• The concentration of carbon dioxide currently stands at approximately 410ppm (parts per million).
• It is said that if the atmosphere is heated to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures, the effects of climate change will be disastrous.
• This equates to a carbon dioxide concentration of 550ppm.

Climate Change Predictions

• If carbon dioxide concentration stays below 550ppm:
• Temperature rises will stay below 2 degrees Celsius.
• Sea level will rise by approximately 1m.
• More storms and hurricanes.
• Some species may become extinct, others would shift to new zones.
• If carbon dioxide concentration goes above 550ppm:
• Temperatures will rise by approximately 6 degrees Celsius.
• Sea levels will rise dramatically.
• Global weather patterns will change.
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• Animal and plant species would not be able to adapt fast enough to the changes.