Category Risks

Among greenhouse-gas emissions, CO2 must be curbed rapidly due to its problematic inertia in warming the planet. A Few More Details CO2 accumulates in the atmosphere and oceans for centuries, persisting until vegetation and algae slowly convert it into solid…

Increasing concentrations of “greenhouse gases” (GHGs) are trapping more infrared radiation within the Earth’s atmosphere, which in turn slowly heats up the planet. A Few More Details Solar radiation consists of visible sunlight and infrared radiation. It heats the Earth,…

Global warming could lead to extreme temperatures, particularly after 2050. The resulting heatwaves would pose major risks, especially to vulnerable regions across the tropics. A Few More Details The countries most susceptible to the impacts of global warming are primarily…

Earth’s average surface temperature has risen by about 1.2 °C[1] since the late 19th century. At an increase of about 0.20 °C[2] per decade, the planet could reach dangerous heat levels by 2050. A Few More Details Advanced climate models,…

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) trap infrared radiation (heat) in Earth’s atmosphere. These include water vapor, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and several others. A Few More Details Since the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, human-induced emissions of carbon dioxide and…