DIE ZEIT: Wie extrem wird das Wetter?

Current extreme weather events like heat waves and floods signal the escalating climate crisis, driven by man-made climate change. Global warming is projected to reach 1.5°C by approximately 2030, regardless of current efforts. According to IPCC scenarios, inaction could lead to warming exceeding 4°C by the end of the century, whereas drastic emission cuts in the coming years could still limit warming to 1.5°C long-term. Increased global temperatures will lead to more frequent and intense weather extremes. A video featuring IPCC report co-authors Friederike Otto and Sonia Seneviratne explains these future impacts, their severity, and regional differences.

Author: Adrian Pohr