From melting ice-caps to rising sea levels, we‘ve all heard about the dangers that global warming could pose, but what would that actually look like?
从冰冠融化到海平面上升,全球气候变暖会带来的危险我们都有所听闻,但究竟是有多危险?
A team from Climate Central has set out to show people by putting together a series of digitally altered images show some of the most famous coastal cities around the world, and what the could end up looking like by 2100 if nothing is done.
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New York: Each image comparison shows what could happen if humans dramatically cut their carbon emissions (upper) limiting global temperature rises to just 2C (3F) by 2100, or what will happen if current use continues, meaning temperatures rise by 4C (7F).
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London: However, by making ‘rapid and aggressive carbon cuts’ over the coming years, we could stave off the worst effects of this change educing the damage inflicted on many iconic global cities and landmarks.
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Rio De Janeiro: Scientists predict that the sea level rises will come about thanks to the melting of polar ice, not only adding water to the oceans, but tipping entire continents.
里约热内卢:科学家预言,由于极地冰融化,海平面会上涨,不但大洋水增加,甚至会倾翻所有大洲。
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Sydney: If current carbon emissions continue, according to research by campaign group Climate Central, then sea levels could rise by up to 38ft, however, with ‘rapid and dramatic cuts’ that damage could be reduced significantly.
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Mumbai: While the current effects of climate change are largely felt by small settlements and developing countries, by 2100 cities on six continents could be affected by altered weather patterns.
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Durban: The homes of up to 800million people could be affected if carbon emissions continue at their current rates, though this number could be drastically reduced if usage of carbon-heavy fuels were changed.