How Much Time Do We Have Before Climate Change Becomes Unbearable in the next century?
How Much Time Do We Have Before Climate Change Becomes Unbearable in the next century? Climate change is one of the most pressing concerns facing humanity today. How much time do we have before the effects of climate change become too severe for us to tolerate in the next century? Read this article to find out Projections of future global temperature changes vary depending on the emissions scenario and climate model used. However, based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5), the following are some estimates of the projected increase in average global temperatures by the end of the century: Under a low emissions scenario (RCP2.6), average global temperatures are projected to increase by about 1.8 degrees Celsius (3.2 degrees Fahrenheit) by the year 2100. Under a medium emissions scenario (RCP4.5), average global temperatures are projected to increase by about 2.6 degrees Celsius (4.7 degrees Fahrenheit) by the year 2100. Under a high ...