the lowdown on climate change
climate change is a serious global issue. here are some eye-opening statistics everyone needs to know
416 parts per million
This is the concentration of carbon dioxide found in our atmosphere as of May 2020. It is the highest it has been in human history.
2010s = warmest decade
The average global temperatures in 2019 were 1.8°F (0.98°C) warmer than the 20th century average. According to NASA, it marks the end of the warmest decade on record.
11% of emissions
Eleven percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions were caused by deforestation.
It all lies in nature
Nature-based solutions are found to be most effective in fighting against climate change, but they only receive 3% of all climate funding.
It’s time to take action.
Take action by educating yourself and urging your community to get involved in addressing environmental concerns.
