5 facts that might change your perspective on climate change

These facts here are shown because I want you all to know how urgent this issue is, and if you already know, that’s great.

All the warmest years have occurred in the last decade, including 2024 marking the hottest year on record, continuing the trend.
1 million species are at risk of extinction, and this figure is based on a report from 6 years ago.
1700-2400 trees are cut every minute. The average time it will take you to read this article, about 4000 trees have been cut down. Think of that. In a year, 15 Billion are cut every year.
85%-90% of wildfires are caused by humans.
Climate change might increase food prices by 50%–60% by 2030. Climate change has already been raising prices of many items, such as bananas due to water scarcity and extreme weather events.

Published 1/26/2025