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Which regions experienced record-breaking heatwaves in the summer of 2022?
India, the UK, Brazil, and Australia.
What is one major problem caused by high temperatures across Europe?
Wildfires have destroyed vast areas of vegetation and sometimes houses/towns.
Besides humans, what plays a large part in the extent of wildfire damage?
Climate (scorching temperatures and lightning from storms).
What effect did the heatwave have on China's power supply?
Power cuts.
Why did the heatwave cause power cuts in China?
Lakes supplying hydroelectric power stations dried up.
What is forecast to happen to crop production in Europe due to drought?
It's forecast to be up to fifty percent lower for some crops.
Name two places devastated by floods due to increasing temperatures.
New Zealand and Pakistan.
Why do increasing temperatures lead to more severe floods?
More moisture evaporates, resulting in more and heavier raindrops falling in a shorter time.
What is the accepted reason behind these extreme weather events?
Human-induced climate change.
What is trapping heat in the atmosphere?
Emissions caused by the burning of fossil fuels.
How much more likely are extreme temperatures now a result of climate change?
Ten times more likely.
What is the best-case scenario goal for global temperature increase?
To keep global temperatures to less than $2^\circ\text{C}$ above preindustrial levels.
What key factor will determine future temperatures?
Our ability to reduce carbon emissions.
Which agreement set emissions targets in 2015?
The Paris Agreement.
Which group of people will find it increasingly difficult to work outdoors?
People working outdoors in already hot countries, like Sub-Saharan African farmers.
Why are poorer countries looking to richer countries for more finance?
They claim they are bearing the brunt of climate change caused by richer nations.
