Humans and animals are not adapting to climate change quickly enough!
Kenya lost 62 elephants in five months last year due to drought. Wildlife Ministry is preparing to build water pans in national parks to prevent more deaths.
Climate change threatens the well-being of humans, animals and the health of the planet.
The impact of climate change on people and nature is widespread and profound. Heat waves, droughts, showers, tropical cyclones and floods increase in frequency and intensity. It leads to more damage and mortality, not just among humans. Corals pale en masse due to the warming of the oceans. In many places, animals and trees die due to drought.
IPCC report
Currently, about half of the world's population (33 to 36 billion people) lives in areas sensitive to climate change, according to the report. Hotspots include: West, Central and East Africa, South Asia, Central and South America, the small island states and the Arctic. In some places, climate change is beneficial for humans. For example, it ensures more tourism, or better harvests. But all in all, the impact is negative, and the damage increases.
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